pneumonia - CORRECT-ANSWERSinfection of the lung leading to fluid buildup
what type of issue is pneumonia? - CORRECT-ANSWERSdiffusion
Tuberculosis - CORRECT-ANSWERSlocal inflammation due to organism
entering alveoli lungs and destroy alveoli
what issue is tuberculosis? - CORRECT-ANSWERSdiffusion
symptoms of tuberculosis - CORRECT-ANSWERSred sputum (hemoptysis)
pulmonary embolism - CORRECT-ANSWERSBlocking of a pulmonary artery
due to a blood clot
, symptoms of pulmonary embolism - CORRECT-ANSWERSchest pain, cough,
dyspnea
who is at risk for a pulmonary embolism? - CORRECT-ANSWERSpatients that
are immobile or bedridden, post surgery patients , 90% deep vein
thrombosis
what type of issue is pulmonary embolism? - CORRECT-ANSWERSperfusion -
clot in blood vessel causes lung problems
pulmonary edema - CORRECT-ANSWERSfluid in the alveoli reduces the
amount of o2 diffusing to blood and causes fluid buildup in lungs
pulmonary edema may develop when - CORRECT-ANSWERSleft heart failure,
pulmonary HTN, inflammation in lungs
symptoms of pulmonary edema - CORRECT-ANSWERSpink frothy sputum,
orthopnea, rales
Impetigo - CORRECT-ANSWERSbacterial skin infection characterized by
isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture
vitiligo - CORRECT-ANSWERSsmall areas of hypopigmentation
Melasma - CORRECT-ANSWERSpatches of darker skin
Melanin - CORRECT-ANSWERSgives skin its pigment
Keratin - CORRECT-ANSWERSprotein found in skin, prevents fluid loss and
entry
Folliculitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInflammation of the hair follicle due to
localized bacterial infection
furuncle - CORRECT-ANSWERSboil; suppurative inflammatory skin lesion due
to infected hair follicle
Cellulitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSinfection of the dermis, red swollen, painful,
caused by staph aureus
Impetigo - CORRECT-ANSWERSinfection caused by staph aureus, common in
infants and children, lesions begin as small vesicles, then pustules rupture to
form yellow brown crusty masses
tinea capitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSfungal infection of the scalp
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