3 stages of adaptation (GAS) - ANSWER ✔ alarm reaction, stage of resistance, stage of exhaustion
4 topics of pathophysiology - ANSWER ✔ etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment
5 cardinal signs of inf
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3 stages of adaptation (GAS) - ANSWER ✔ alarm reaction, stage of resistance, stage of exhaustion
4 topics of pathophysiology - ANSWER ✔ etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, treatment
5 cardinal signs of inflammation - ANSWER ✔ heat, redness, swelling, pain, loss of function
7 warning signs of cancer - ANSWER ✔ (CAUTION)
Change in bowel or bladder habits
A sore that does not heal
Unusual bleeding or discharge
Thickening or lump in breast or elsewhere
Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
Obvious change in wart or mole
Nagging cough or hoarseness
active immunity - ANSWER ✔ A form of acquired immunity in which the body produces its own
antibodies against disease-causing antigens.
active transport - ANSWER ✔ requires energy, against the gradient from low concentration to high
(ex: endocytosis (entering cell), exocytosis(exiting cell), and protein pumps)
acute - ANSWER ✔ sudden onset and short duration
adaptation/resistance stage - ANSWER ✔ trying to return to homeotasis
alarm stage - ANSWER ✔ fight or flight response
reduced resistance to stressors
release catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine) and adrenocortical steroids (cortisol and
aldostrone)
antimicrobial resistance - ANSWER ✔ occurs when pathogens undergo changes that allow them to resist
antimicrobials (Ex: MRSA)
atopic dermatitis - ANSWER ✔ Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, and itching from allergies and
irritants. (eczema)
Bicarbonate value normal range (second most abundant anion in blood) - ANSWER ✔ 23-30 mEq/L
Calcium value normal range - ANSWER ✔ 9-11 mg/dL OR 4.5-5.5 mEq/L
causes of edema - ANSWER ✔ increased capillary hydrostatic pressure, loss of plasma proteins,
obstruction of lymphatic circulation, increased capillary permeability
Causes of extracellular fluid deficits - ANSWER ✔ loss of total body sodium-Vomiting, diarrhea, excessive
sweating, burns, diuretics or kidney failure.
chronic - ANSWER ✔ long term
clinical manifestation - ANSWER ✔ signs and symptoms or evidence of disease
Components of the Immune System - ANSWER ✔ (1) skin and mucous membranes; (2) the mononuclear
phagocyte system; (3) the lymphoid system, including spleen, thymus gland, and lymph nodes; and (4)
bone marrow. AND B cells; T cells
condition of high calcium > 11mg/dL - ANSWER ✔ hypercalcemia
Condition of high chloride > 106 mEq/L - ANSWER ✔ Hyperchloremia
Condition of high magnesium >2.5 mEq/L - ANSWER ✔ Hypermagesemia
Condition of high phosphate > 4.5 mg/dL - ANSWER ✔ Hyperphosphatemia
Condition of high potassium >5 mEq/L - ANSWER ✔ Hyperkalemia
Condition of high sodium>145 mEq/L - ANSWER ✔ hypernatremia
condition of low calcium< 9mg/dL - ANSWER ✔ hypocalcemia
Condition of low chloride <96 mEq/L - ANSWER ✔ hypochloremia
Condition of low magnesium <1.5 mEq/L - ANSWER ✔ hypomagnesemia
condition of low phosphate < 2.5 mg/dL - ANSWER ✔ hypophophatemia
Condition of low potassium < 3.5 mEq/L - ANSWER ✔ hypokalemia
Condition of sodium < 135 mEq/L - ANSWER ✔ hyponatremia / hypernatremia
Define cachexia - ANSWER ✔ weakness and wasting of the body due to severe chronic illness
Define endotoxins - ANSWER ✔ Stays INSIDE the cell. can lead to septic
define exotoxins - ANSWER ✔ those toxins which are secreted in the area surrounding a cell
Define Leukopenia - ANSWER ✔ decrease in WBC
Define metastasis - ANSWER ✔ The spread of cancer cells beyond their original site
Define thrombocytopenia - ANSWER ✔ low platelet count
Dehydration (etiology, clinical manifestations, and treatment) - ANSWER ✔ Causes: vomiting, diarrhea,
removal of saline from the body causes extracellular volume deficit and removal of extra water from the
body causes hypernatremia, the combination is dehydration.
S/S: hard stools, sudden weight loss, rapid pulse, oliguria, prolonged capillary refill time, decreased skin
turgor, dry mouth, absence of sweat and tears, confusion, lethargy, thirst
Treatment: replenish fluids PO or IV
Difference between osmosis and diffusion - ANSWER ✔ osmosis is the diffusion of water and diffusion is
the movement of any type of molecule across the cell membrane from a high to low concentration.
Etiology - ANSWER ✔ The study of the causes and origins of disease
exacerbation - ANSWER ✔ a relatively sudden increase in the severity of a disease or any of its signs and
symptom
example of hypersensitivity type 1 - ANSWER ✔ allergic reaction
example of hypersensitivity type 2 - ANSWER ✔ transfusion reactions and hemolytic disease of a
newborn
Example of hypersensitivity type 3 - ANSWER ✔ immune complex reactions
Example of primary prevention - ANSWER ✔ Immunization, health/sex ed, quit smoking drinking or poor
diet.
Examples of active immunity - ANSWER ✔ natural infection, vaccines, toxoid
Examples of passive immunity - ANSWER ✔ IgA in breast milk, maternal IgG crossing placenta, antitoxin,
serotherapy (direct injection of antibodies)
examples of secondary prevention - ANSWER ✔ Self breast exams, yearly cancer screenings, proper
management of diabetes
Examples of tertiary prevention - ANSWER ✔ rehabilitation after brain injury, surgery to correct chronic
or recurring illness, medication to prevent chronic symptoms
exhaustion stage - ANSWER ✔ cannot return to homeostasis, energy sources depleted, disease process
sets in and permanent symptoms show up.
Fibromyalgia - ANSWER ✔ chronic condition with widespread aching and pain in the muscles and fibrous
soft tissue
function of mitochondria - ANSWER ✔ Cellular respiration, makes ATP.
Gout - ANSWER ✔ hereditary metabolic disease that is a form of acute arthritis, characterized by
excessive uric acid in the blood and around the joints
Herpes - ANSWER ✔ A viral infection causing small painful blisters and inflammation, most commonly at
the junction of skin and mucous membrane in the mouth or nose or in the genitals (1 above waist, 2
below) Goes dormant and can come back as shingles.
Hormones released during GAS - ANSWER ✔ catecholamines (epi and norepi)
adrenocortical steroids (cortisol and aldosterone)
endorphines and enkephalins (endogenous opiods, increase pain threshold, produce sedation and
euphoria)
Immune cytokines (enhance immune system, when prolonged they suppress it)
Sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone)
Growth hormone
Oxytocin (female "tend+befriend" vs fight or flight)
Hypercalcemia causes and treatment - ANSWER ✔ Causes: hyperparathyroidism, malignant tumors,
kidney failure, excessive calcium or vitamin d supplements, prolonged immobility
Treatment: Cardiac monitoring, interventions depend on cause but drug therapy can be used to reduce
levels. If caused by diuretics, dosage changed/discontinued
Hypercalcemia S/S - ANSWER ✔ Muscle weakness, Constipation, Anorexia, N/V, Polyuria, confusion,
increased HR and BP, Dysrhythmias, blood clots form easily, risk for DVT
Hyperkalemia causes and treatment - ANSWER ✔ Causes: ACE inhibitors, kidney failure, multiple blood
transfusions, excessive or too rapid IV potassium
Treatment: Excrete excess potassium (with drugs), force potassium from ECF back into cells
Hyperkalemia S/S - ANSWER ✔ Mild cramping, hyperactive bowel sounds, diarrhea, muscle weakness
starting in lower extremities and ascends, Bradycardia, Dysrhythmias, Tall T waves on ECG, Cardiac
arrest
Hypermagnesemia causes and treatment - ANSWER ✔ Causes: Kidney disease, overuse of magnesiumcontaining antacids or laxatives, excessive mag intake, IV mag replacement therapy
Treatment: If caused by excessive intake, decrease it, if due to kidney failure dialysis is used, if no kidney
failure, give IV fluids to dilute, or loop diuretics to help excretion.
Hypermagnesemia S/S - ANSWER ✔ Brady, hypotension, cardiac arrest, lethargy, coma, resp failure,
death
Hypernatremia causes and treatment - ANSWER ✔ Causes: Kidney failure, long term corticosteroid use,
excessive sodium intake (diet or IV), watery diarrhea, dehydration
Treatment: Hemodialysis for kidney failure, fluid replacement for water loss, diuretics to help rid body of
excess fluid and sodium
Hypernatremia S/S - ANSWER ✔ S = Skin flushed
A = Agitation
L = Low-grade fever
T = Thirst
eye twitching
Hyperphosphatemia causes and treatment - ANSWER ✔ Causes: increased phosphate intake, shift from
cells to EFC, decreased phosphate excretion
Treatment:
Hyperphosphatemia S/S - ANSWER ✔ Causes hypocalcemia:
+Trousseau's and Chvosteks
Hypersensitivity - ANSWER ✔ an exaggerated response by the immune system to a particular substance
Hypocalcemia causes and treatment - ANSWER ✔ Causes: Hypoparathyroidism, vitamin D deficiency,
malabsorption (from Crohn's or Celiac) immobility, diarrhea, inadequate oral calcium intake
Treatment: focus on replacing calcium and/or vitamin D, until corrected keep patients on seizure
precautions, in a low stimulus environment
Hypocalcemia S/S - ANSWER ✔ Diarrhea, Numbness, Tingling of extremities and around mouth,
Convulsions, Positive Chvostek sign, Positive Trousseau sign, painful cramps ('charlie horses')
Brady, brittle bones,
Hypokalemia causes and treatment - ANSWER ✔ Causes: Diuretic use, N/V, NPO too long, unbalanced
diet, corticosteroids, prolonged ng suctioning, water intoxication
Treatment: Replace potassium either IV or PO
Hypokalemia S/S - ANSWER ✔ altered muscle function and weakness,Abd distention, bloating,
diminished bowels sounds, constipation, Dysrhythmias, Flat T waves on ECG, hyper polarization leads to
less reactive to stimuli, postural hypo tension
Hypomagnesemia causes and treatment - ANSWER ✔ Causes: Diuretic use, inadequate intake, chronic
alcoholism, diarrhea, celiac, crohns, chemo, anti-rejection drugs, mass transfusion
Treatment: replacement with mag sulfate, monitor closely to prevent hypermag
Hypomagnesemia S/S - ANSWER ✔ Torsades de Pointes (tornado in the heart) Afib, Vfib, Prolonged QT,
flattened T wave, N/T, painful muscle contractions, decreased GI, constipations, nausea, paralytic ileus
Hyponatremia causes and treatment - ANSWER ✔ causes: Diuretic use, excessive sweating, NPO for too
long, excessive consumption of water/beer/other hypertonic fluids
Treatment: if caused by diuretics, doses of those drugs will need to be changes or discontinued
Hyponatremia S/S - ANSWER ✔ hyperactive bowel sounds, Weakness, Lethargy, Confusion, Muscle
cramps, Twitching, Seizures, Coma, Death
Hypophosphatemia causes and treatment - ANSWER ✔ Causes: decreased phosphate intake, shift from
ECF to cells, increased phosphate excretion.
Treatment:
Hypophosphatemia S/S - ANSWER ✔ ↓Cardiac Output and Contractility
Slowed Respirations
Weakness
↓DTR
↓Bone Density
Irritability/Confusion/Seizures
↓Platelet aggregation
↑Bleeding
Immunosupression
identify antibody IgA - ANSWER ✔ is two antibodies together to create a dimer
produced by plasme cells located in tissue under skin/mucous membranes
primarily in saliva, tears, tracheobrachial secretions, colostrum, breast milk, and GI/GU secretion
identify antibody IgD - ANSWER ✔ found in tiny amounts in serum
located primarily on B cell membranes
Thought to be cellular antigen receptor that acts to stimulate B cell to multiply, differentiate, secrete
other specificc immunoglobins
Identify antibody IgE - ANSWER ✔ circulates as a single molecule
bound by Fc tail to receptors on basophil and mast cell surfaces
helps in immunity against helminthic parasites
responsible for initiating inflammatory and allergic reactions
functions as signaling molecule
causes mast cell degranulationwhen antigen detected at mast cell surface.
Identify Antibody IgG - ANSWER ✔ most common
Protects the body from infection
smallest
easily escapes the bloodstream
circulates as single molecules
Identify antibody IgM - ANSWER ✔ first to be produced when exposed to antigen/immunization
consists of five antibody molecules joing together to form a pentamer
major antibody found on B-cell surfaces.
works best as active component
inflammatory markers of infections - ANSWER ✔ High ESR, High WBC, HIgh CRP
Magnesium value normal range - ANSWER ✔ 1.5-2.5 mEq/L
mediators of acute inflammation - ANSWER ✔ histamine, serotonin, bradykinin, prostaglandins,
leukotrienes
muscular dystrophy - ANSWER ✔ group of hereditary diseases characterized by degeneration of muscle
and weakness
myasthenia gravis - ANSWER ✔ a chronic AUTOIMMUNE disease that affects the neuromuscular
junction and produces serious weakness of voluntary muscles
osmosis - ANSWER ✔ passive transport of water, moving from high to low
Osteoarthritis - ANSWER ✔ a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage covering the surface of
bone becomes thinner and rougher (noninflammatory)
osteocarcoma - ANSWER ✔ a malignant tumor of the bone and is most common in the mandible.
Osteoporosis - ANSWER ✔ A condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily.
passive immunity - ANSWER ✔ Transfer of performed antibodies against a specific antigen from
protected or immunized individual to an unprotected or non-immunized individual
passive transport - ANSWER ✔ requires no energy, along the gradient from high concentration to low
(ex: diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion)
pathogenesis - ANSWER ✔ development or evolution of a disease
Pathology - ANSWER ✔ the study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, cells,
and bodily fluids
Pathophysiology - ANSWER ✔ the study of abnormalities in physiologic functioning of living beings
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