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Pathology Ch.3(Resp)

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The most common type of lung pathology of hospitalized patients?   Pulmonary Embolism  
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Which tumor is more likely to occur in the anterior compartment of the mediastinum?   Thyoma  
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Causes of Diaphragm Elevation   Ascites, Obesity, Pregnancy, Any other process in which the intra-abdominal volume is increased.  
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Rare congenital abnormaility in which one hemidiaphragm is poorly developed.   Eventration of the diaphragm  
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Caused by any process that interferes with the phrenic nerve   Diaphraghmatic Paralysis  
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Disorders of the diaphragm   Diaphragmatic paralysis, eventration of the diaphragm and other causes of elevation of the diaphragms  
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Posterior Mediastinal Masses   Neurogenic tumors, neurogenic cysts, aneurysms of the descending aorta, extramedullary hematopioiesis  
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Middle Mediastinal Masses   Lymph node disorders, bronchogenic cysts, vascular anomalies, masses in the anterior costophrenic angle  
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Anterior Medistinal Masses   Thyomas, Tetratomas, Thyroid masses, Lipomas, Lyphoma  
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What are the three compartments of the mediastinum   Anterior, Middle and Posterior  
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A rare accumulation of infected liquid or frank pus in the pleural cavity.   Empyema  
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Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space,   Pleural Effusion  
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Presence of air in the pleural cavity, resulting in a partial or complete collapse of the lung.   Pneumothorax  
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Disorders of the pleura   Pneumothorax, Pleural Effusion, Empyema  
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Free air in the tissues of the chest wall   Subcutaneous Emphysema  
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Defined as air within the mediastinum   Mediastinal Emphysema (Pneumomediastinum)  
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Aspiration of solid foreign bodies into the tracheobronchial tree, occurs almost exclusively in young children   Intrabronchial Foreign bodies  
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In Intrabronchial foreign bodies, which lung is affected most?   Right  
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Lung structure breaks down with massive leakage of cells and fluid into the interstitial and alveolar spaces   Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome  
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ARDS is commonly known as   "shock lung"  
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A condition in which there is diminished air within the lung associated with reduces lung volume   Atelectasis  
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An abnormal vascular communication between a pulmonary artery and vein   Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula  
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A bacteria "shower" that enters pulmonary circulation then gets trapped in the lung   Septic Embolism  
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Primary function of the respiratory system?   The intake of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide from the blood  
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What is the smalled functional unit of the respiratory system where the actual gas exchange occurs   Alveoli  
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Congenital/Hereditary diseases of the respiratory system   Cystic fibrosis, hyaline membrane disease  
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The secretion of excessively viscous mucus by all exocrine glands. Also affects the pancreas and digestive system.   Cystic Fibrosis  
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What causes Cystic Fibrosis   A defective gene in the middle of chromosome 7  
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One of the most common causes of respiratory distress in newborns   Hyaline Membrane Disease  
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Hyaline Membrane Disease is also know as   Idiopathic Respiratory Distress Syndrome  
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Inflammatory Disorders of the Respiratory System   Croup, Epiglottitis  
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Primarily a viral infection of young children that produces inflammatory obstructive swelling localized to the subglottic portion of the trachea   Croup  
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Croup is characterized by what   Barking cough  
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Most commonly caused by haemophilus influenzae in children. Causes thickening of epiglottic tissue and the surrounding pharyngeal structures   Epiglottitis  
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Inflammatory Disorders of the lower Respiratory System   Pneumonia, anthrax, lung abscess, pulmonary mycosis, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome  
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Inflammation of the lung(s) that can be caused by a variety of organisms, most commonly bacteria and viruses   Pneumonia  
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What are the 3 radiographic appearances of pneumonia   Alveolar, or air space pheumonia, bronchopneumonia, or interstitial pneumonia  
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Caused by Bacullus Anthracis. Easily transmitted and highly fatal. Can survive in the soil for decades without and host.   Anthrax  
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What are the 3 ways to contract Anthrax?   Cutaneous-most common, inhalation-usually fatal without prompt treatment and Gastrointestinal-caused by ingestion of contaminated meat  
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Necrotic area of pulmonaryparenchyma containing purulent(pus-like material)   Lung Abcess  
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What is the most common cause of Lung Abcess   Aspiration  
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A rod-shaped bacterium with a protective waxy coat that permits it to live outside the body for a long time   Tuberculosis  
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How is Tuberculosis mainly spread?   Droplets in the air  
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A fungal infection of the lung   Pulmonary Mycosis  
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What is the most common system fungal infections in North america?   Histoplasmosis  
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What is the most common cause of bronchiolitis.   Respiratory Syncytial Virus  
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Causes necrosis of the respiratory epithelium of bronchi and bronchioles   Respiratory Syncytial Virus  
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SARS is an acronym for what?   Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome  
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How is Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome transmitted?   Direct or droplet contact  
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Diffuse Lung Diseases   Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Sarcoidosis, Pneumoconiosis  
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Includes severe condition in which chronic obstruction of the airways leads to an ineffective exchange of respiratory gases and makes breathing difficult.   Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease  
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A multi system granulomatous disease of unknown cause that is most often detected in young adults.   Sarcoidosis  
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A severe pulmonary disease caused by inhalation of irritating particles.   Pneumoconiosis  
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Most common types of Pneumoconiosis   Asbestosis, Slicosis, anthracosis  
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Which of these is also known as "coal miners disease"   anthracosis  
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Low grade malignant lesions   Bronchial Adenoma  
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What are the most common symptoms of Bronchial Adenoma?   hemoptysis, recurring pneumonia  
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Neoplasms of the Respiratory System   Solitary pulmonary nodule, Bronchial Adenoma, Bronchogenic Carcinoma, Pulmonary Metastases  
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Asymptomatic, Incidental finding on CXR. Problematic in that it could represent benign granuloma, small neoplasm or solitary metastasis   Solitary Pulmonary Nodule  
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Primary carcinoma of the lung. Arises from the mucosa of the bronchial tree   Bronchogenic Carcinoma  
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Most common type of bronchogenic carcinoma   Squamous carcinoma  
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Develops from hematogenous or lymphatic spread   Pulmonary Metastases  
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Vascular diseases of the respiratory system   Pulmonary embolism, septic embolism and pulmonary Arteriovenous fistula  
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