PATHO Exam 3 Class Review

These flashcards cover important concepts regarding gastrointestinal and renal pathologies as outlined in the lecture notes.

EXUDATIVE DIARRHEA is associated with __.

H. Pylori, Crohn’s, or ulcers.

A common cause of __ is increased amounts of poorly absorbed solutes in the intestine.

osmotic diarrhea.

A pathological cause of constipation includes __, dehydration, and strictures.

opioids.

Stomatitis in individuals may be caused by __ or radiation.

chemotherapy.

Symptoms of esophageal varices include __ and anemia.

bleeding.

In peptic ulcer disease, the breakdown of the mucosal barrier is primarily due to __.

H. Pylori.

The major symptom differentiating duodenal ulcers from gastric ulcers is that duodenal pain occurs __.

on an empty stomach.

The condition characterized by inflammation of the stomach and small intestine due to an imbalance of GI flora is called __.

gastroenteritis.

Irritable bowel syndrome has an unknown cause, but typically manifests as __.

constipation, diarrhea, or both.

Pseudomembranous colitis is primarily caused by __ infection.

C. difficile.

The pathologic condition that results in the rapid emptying of gastric contents into the small intestine is known as __.

dumping syndrome.

Conditions inhibiting peristalsis can lead to __ obstructions in the bowel.

functional.

In Crohn's disease, fissures can develop into __, creating abnormal connections between organs.

fistulas.

The acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix is termed __.

appendicitis.

End-stage renal failure is characterized by a GFR of less than __.

15.

A common cause of urinary tract infections in women is __ due to improper hygiene.

E. coli.

Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by the excretion of __ of protein per day.

more than 3.5 grams.

Hyperlipidemia and hypoalbuminemia are common manifestations of __.

nephrotic syndrome.

Urinary flow helps protect against bacterial infections by maintaining a __ environment.

one-directional.