Im Path test 2 Flashcards

1
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Parkinson’s disease

A

Shaking palsy with stooped posture, stiffness, and slow movement with a fixed facial expression

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2
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Dementia

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Normal aging results in enlargement of the ventricular system and sulci, causing forgetfulness

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3
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Huntingtons

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Involuntary movements and early dementia

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4
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Alzeimers disease

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Progressive cerebral atrophy developing at an earlier age than the senile period

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5
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Epilepsy

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Condition of the brain in which temporary disturbances occur, causing a range of signs

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6
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Grand mal seizures

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Generalised convulsions associated with a patient falling, hypersalivation, and incontinence

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7
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Epiglottitis

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Bacterial infection can lead to closure of the upper airway

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8
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Cystic fibrosis

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Inherited disease leading to clogging of the bronchi

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9
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Hyaline membrane disease

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Also known as respiratory distress syndrome

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10
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Croup

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Viral infection leading to laboured breathing and dry cough

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11
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Meconium aspiration

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May develop during stressful births

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12
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Neonate Graves disease

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A form of hyperthyroidism

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13
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Haemoptysis

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Coughing up blood

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14
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Myelocele

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Congenital defect in which the spinal cord protrudes through an opening in the vertebral column

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15
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Talipes equinus

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Congenital deformity of the foot involving plantar flexion

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16
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Meningocele

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Congenital defect in which the meninges of the spinal cord protrude through an opening in the vertebral column

17
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Osteochondroses

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Group of diseases affecting the epiphyseal plates of long bones

18
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Kohler’s bone disease

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Inflammation of the navicular bone in the foot

19
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Anchondroplasia

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Most common form of short-limbed dwarfism

20
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Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

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A common lesion at the hip

21
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Osteogenesis imperfecta

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Hereditary disorder characterised by soft and fragile bones

22
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Occurs when the brain comes in contact with the rough skull surfaces.

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Cerebral contusion

23
Q

Hypertensive vascular disease causes

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Intraparenchymal haemorrhage

24
Q

In _________ empyema, the infectious process is localised outside the dural membrane.

A

Epiduaral empyema.

This form of empyema is also associated with osteomyelitis.

25
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Abscess

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Loculated infection most often in the grey matter

26
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Stroke

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Sudden and dramatic development of a focal neurological deficit

27
Q

An embolic stroke or stenosis causing a temporary blockage of a cerebral vessel is a(n) ________

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Transient ischemic attack

28
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Causes dilation of the ventricular system

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Hydrocephalus

29
Q

Processes causing _____ _____ include abnormal vessel walls, occlusions, blood vessel ruptures, and decreased blood flow.

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Cerebrovascular disease