INBDE Bootcamp High-Yield Pathology Notes

ASA I

Healthy patient with no systemic disease; non-smoker, minimal alcohol use.

Addison’s Disease

Decreased production of cortisol, often due to immune destruction of adrenal glands.

Cushing’s Syndrome

Increased production of cortisol; can be endogenous (tumor) or exogenous (glucocorticoid use).

Type I Diabetes

Lack of insulin production due to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells.

Hypoglycemia

Condition of low blood sugar; symptoms include tachycardia, irritability, hunger.

Asthma

Chronic respiratory disease characterized by reversible airway inflammation.

COPD

Conditions marked by restricted airflow primarily due to cigarette smoking.

Hypercholesterolemia

High levels of lipids in the blood increasing cardiovascular risks.

Parkinson’s Disease

Progressive disorder featuring bradykinesia, muscle rigidity, and resting tremor.

HIV/AIDS

An enveloped RNA retrovirus that infects CD4 T cells; transmitted through sexual contact and blood.