Medical Conditions and Their Causes

Thrombocytopenia Cause

• The cause of thrombocytopenia is a decrease in platelets in the blood.

Gastritis and Related Conditions

• Gastritis is an inflammatory disorder of the gastric mucosa.
• Gastritis can lead to complications.

Gigantism Cause

• Gigantism is due to hypersecretion of growth hormone in children.

Low Platelet Count Term

• The term for a low platelet count is thrombocytopenia.

Peptic Ulcer Disease Definition

• Peptic ulcer disease is defined as the erosion of the stomach lining; specifically, the erosion of the stomach lining due to Helicobacter pylori.

UTI Cause

• The most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is infection in the bladder, known as cystitis.

Leukemia Classification

• Leukemia is classified as chronic or acute.

Eosinophilia Condition

• Eosinophilia suggests possible parasitic infections.

Local Blood Vessel Dilation

• Local dilation or out-pouching of a blood vessel wall is called an aneurysm.

Leukemia Cell Types

• Leukemia cells can be categorized as lymphoid or myeloid.

Orthostatic Postural Hypotension

• Orthostatic postural hypotension is a decrease in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure upon standing, accompanied by dizziness, blurred vision, or loss of vision.

Uremia Definition

• Uremia is defined as urea in the blood.

Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone

• Hypersecretion of growth hormone in adults is known as acromegaly.

Gigantism Related Condition

• Enlargement of bones, hands, and feet is associated with gigantism.

Lung Fluid/Particle Passage

• The passage of fluid and/or solid particles into the lung is known as aspiration.

Osteoporosis Symptom

• A symptom of osteoporosis is a decrease in bone mass.

Lymphocytosis Cause

• Lymphocytosis occurs due to viral infections.

Fever Benefits

• One benefit of fever is that it kills many microorganisms.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Manifestations

• Common manifestations of GERD include heartburn, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), and pain within one hour of eating.

Chronic Liver Damage

• Chronic destruction of liver cells and tissue due to excessive alcohol, drugs, and chronic hepatitis is known as cirrhosis.

Graves Disease Hormone Elevation

• In Graves disease, the nurse anticipates elevated levels of thyroid hormones in laboratory tests.

Hypercapnia Definition

• Hypercapnia signifies an elevated concentration of carbon dioxide in arterial blood.

White Blood Cell Conditions

• Leukopenia, a decrease in white blood cells, is not a normal condition.

Cystitis Definition

• Cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder.

Deep Venous Thrombosis

• Deep venous thrombosis is caused by obstruction of venous flow, leading to increased venous pressure.

Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Cause

• Prostate enlargement is a cause of lower urinary tract obstruction.

Microcytic-Hypochromic Anemia

• Microcytic-hypochromic anemia is characterized by abnormally small red blood cells with reduced hemoglobin content.

Referred Pain

• Referred pain is pain that occurs in an area away from the site of origin.

Renal Pelvis Enlargement

• Enlargement of the renal pelvis is called hydronephrosis.

Crohn's Disease Cause

• Crohn's disease can cause inflammation of the digestive tract.

Hemoptysis

• Hemoptysis refers to coughing up blood.

Endocrine System Dysfunction

• Endocrine system dysfunction can result from abnormal cell receptor activity.

Pulmonary Embolism

• Pulmonary embolism is the circulation of a dislodged thrombus. Also known as "dislodged blood clot".

Emphysema

• Emphysema is abnormal enlargement of the gas-exchange airways (acini) accompanied by destruction of alveolar walls. Note that "without" is the most important detail.

Paronychia

• Paronychia is a nail disorder.

Iron-Deficiency Anemia Finding

• Spoon-shaped nails are a finding associated with iron-deficiency anemia.

Hepatitis B Transmission

• Hepatitis B is transmitted through contamination of food or water.

Cirrhosis Cause

• Cirrhosis, a liver disorder, may be caused by the oxidation of alcohol.

Thrombocythemia Cause

• Thrombocythemia is caused by accelerated production of platelets in the bone marrow.

Platelet Main Function

• The main function of platelets is aiding in coagulation.

Prolactin in Males

• High prolactin levels in males can result in hypogonadism.

Stomach/Duodenum Narrowing

• Narrowing of the opening between the stomach and duodenum is termed pyloric obstruction.

Multiple Myeloma Origin

• Multiple myeloma originates from B cells.

COPD Conditions

• COPD involves emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

Pulmonary Fibrosis

• Pulmonary fibrosis is characterized by excessive fibrous or connective tissue in the lung.

Dark Blood in Stool Description

• Passing dark blood in stool is termed melena.

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Cause

• Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 is caused by destruction of beta cells.

Osteomyelitis Cause

• Osteomyelitis is often caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

Difficulty Swallowing

• Difficulty swallowing is called dysphagia.

Macrocytic-Normochromic Anemia Example

• Folate deficiency anemia is an example of macrocytic-normochromic anemia.

This quiz covers various medical conditions and their causes, including thrombocytopenia, gastritis, and gigantism. Test your knowledge on the definitions, classifications, and complications associated with these health issues. Perfect for those studying or interested in medical sciences.