Review Topics for Chapter 3 & 4
(Hematopoietic Function and Cardiovascular Function).
1. A new painless palpable lymph node in the neck accompanied by recent weight loss could be a sign of
2. A mediastinal mass and mediastinal nodes present on X-ray, could be signs of which type of cancer?
3. What is the function of the recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA)
4. What are the characteristics of each type of anemia?
5. Type of hematologic cancer should be suspected on a pediatric patient with only symptoms: hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, small bruises.
6. Diagnosis for a bleeding disease characterized by hemorrhage in the joints and muscles following minor injuries. Laboratory test reveal deficiency of a coagulation factor.
7. How would you diagnose multiple myeloma?
8. Abnormal immunoglobulins known as M proteins and free light chains produced by plasma cells are characteristic of __________
9. What abnormalities are associated with leukemia?
10. How to diagnose a childhood lymphoma?
11. Dietary recommendation for different types of anemia?
12. Hematologic cancer associated with myelodysplastic syndrome?
13. Coagulation cascade important factors?
14. What makes B cells to become defective with Hodgkin lymphoma?
15. Where does lymphomas arise?
16. What to expect when an infant/child is diagnosed with sickle cell anemia?
17. How and for how long is folic acid stored in our body?
18. What is von Willebrand factor directly involved with?
19. Chronic myelogenous leukemia is associated with which type of chromosomal abnormality?
20. Normal red blood cell nuclear maturation and DNA synthesis pathway need the following coenzymes____________________
21. What is the difference between non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma?
22. Which of the following is a common feature of all forms of leukemia?
23. Sickle cell crisis precipitating factors
24. Electrically dead area finding on a 12-lead EKG?
25. Sudden cardiac death is characterized most likely __________ cardiomyopathy.
26. Transthoracic echocardiogram reveals thick, stiff ventricular walls particularly in the interventricular septum. Reduced relaxation during ventricular filling and diastolic dysfunction. What are the findings consistent with?
27. A systolic dysfunction is associated with which type of cardiomyopathy?
28. Chest pain that is sharp and decreases with change in position, in a 12-lead EKG reveals?
29. An electrocardiogram on a patient complaining of palpitations and feeling dizzy will likely reveal
30. Common valve disorder with a systolic murmur
31. Which vascular disorder in children is characterized by fever, dry, cracked lips and reddish tongue?
32. Likely cause of splinter hemorrhages under fingernails, hematuria, and petechia.
33. Study patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
34. Study ventricular septal defect (VSD)?
35. Likely diagnosis for a patient presents with elevated temperature, elevated WBCs, and a friction rub near the lower left sternal border when the breath is held.
36. What is stage C heart failure?
37. Characteristics of angina
38. Cardiac cells and their functions
39. What factor(s) can affect stroke volume?
40. Study Acute coronary syndrome
41. Study the different waves in the EKG. Ex: What does the P wave, QRS complex and, T waves represent?
42. Why are patient with atrial fibrillation prescribed anticoagulants?
43. How is preeclampsia developed?
44. What is the cause of septic shock?
45. Thrombosis formation
46. Study the pathway of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone
47. Cardiac tamponade
48. Compensatory mechanism to the initial stage of shock?
49. Silent myocardial infarction (MI)
50. Ventricular remodeling in heart failure
51. What is infective endocarditis (bacterial endocarditis)?
52. Sepsis
53. Acute myocardial infarction and cardiac enzymes
54. Study mitral valve prolapse and the leaflets
55. Hematopoiesis
56. Erythropoietin production in the fetus vs in the adults
57. Mature erythrocytes removed from the bloodstream by?
58. Which cell is the body’s primary defense against parasite invasion?
59. _____________ is characterized by its progression from one group of lymph nodes to another, the development of systemic symptoms, and the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells
60. Multiple myeloma characteristics and what electrolyte imbalance is present?
61. The Philadelphia chromosome present in patients with?
62. What is Koilonychia?
63. Aplastic anemia (AA) and the development of pancytopenia
64. What term is used to identify thrombi that occlude arterioles and capillaries and are made up of platelets with minimal fibrin and erythrocytes?
65. Hemophilia B
66. Which type of anemia characterized by erythrocyte life span of less than 120 days
67. Muscle cell and depolarizations
68. What is Raynaud disease?
69. Varicose veins
70. Trigger for angina pectoris
71. Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8) recommendation for the blood pressure goal in diabetics and for hypertensive patients 60 years old older?
72. Hypertensive patients with a history of heart failure, what pharmacologic treatment to use?
73. What is the clinical hallmark of neurogenic shock as a result of the overstimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system?
74. ___________ shock results from the inability of the heart to pump adequate blood to tissues and end organs.
75. Which cardiomyopathy can be the result of HIV?
76. Heart failure compensatory mechanism
77. The 6 P’s associated with peripheral artery disease
78. Systemic vasculitis that affects children