Nurs548 Advanced Pathophysiology Final Study Guide Graded A+

Viral Meningitis {Ans: Type of Meningitis - Less severe course - Usually caused by coxsackie B and echovirus}Chronic Bronchitis manifestations (Blue Bloaters): {Ans: - Cannot increase respiration enough to maintain oxygen levels (SOB, decreased exercise tolerance, expiratory wheezes, crackles on auscultation, abnormal ABG, hypoxemia, and hypercapnia.) - Cyanosis and polycythemia. - Cor pulmonale (R side of the heart fails)}Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome {Ans: - Lack of surfactant; infants (most common in premies) are not strong enough to inflate their alveoli. - Protein-rich fluid leaks into the alveoli and further blocks oxygen uptake. - Treatment with mechanical ventilation may lead to bronchopulmonary dysplasia and chronic respiratory insufficiency.}Pancreatic Cancer {Ans: - 4th leading cause of cancer death in the US - Smoking is a major risk factor for this cancer - Most of this cancer has metastasized at time of diagnosis - Pain management is one of the most important aspects of management of this cancer.}Central Cord Syndrome {Ans: Damage to axons near the gray matter. - ARMS more affected than legs.}Progressive Primary TB includes {Ans: - signs of pneumonia; - the bacteria is in sputum and exhaled droplets; - the bacteria may erode blood vessels