Inflammatory Immune Diseases
this chronic autoimmune disease targets the joints, causing swelling, joint deformity and pain. Treatment is usually steroids and NSAIDS.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis
this elevated test shows the presence of an inflammatory problem or process.
a. troponin levels
b. white blood cell count.
c. erythrocyte sedimentation rate
d. creatinine levels
C. erythrocyte sedimentation rate(ESR)
Exercise, massage, acupuncture, relaxation. These are just some type of what in relation to pain?
what are CAM complementary and alternative medicine or therapies for pain
this is a bacterial infection (staph or strep) that enters the body through a skin tear or crack. Usually seen on lower extremities. S/S redness, warmth, swelling and pain to site.
what is Cellulitis
These two white blood cells help fight infections
starting with E and N.
eosinophil- triggers inflammation
neutrophil- engulfs the bacteria
this autoimmune disease is easily noticed by the butterfly wings rash on a patient's face. this disease can attack multiple organs slowly and over time. s/s
swelling or stiffness of joints
butterfly rash on face
fever
fatigue
What is Lupus or Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
CD4 T cell count, Nucleic acid tests and viral load are test to diagnose what type of immune disease?
what is HIV
OPQRST-AAA
what does it stand for?
OPQRST-AAA
It stands for onset, provocation or palliation, quality, region or radiation, severity, and timing.
A-Aggravating/alleviating factors
A-Associated symptoms
A-Attributions/adaptations
This severe allergic reaction causes
itching, hives, difficulty swallowing or breathing and low blood pressure. this reaction requires immediate medical attention.
what is Anaphylaxis
This type of Hepatitis is a serious liver disease which can be transmitted via blood or body fluids. There is a vaccine for it.
What is Hep B.
This is a viral immune disease, damaging your immune system, prevents your body's ability to fight infection and disease.
what is HIV?
These types of foods will elevate your uric acid levels and put you at higher risk for developing Gout.
what are food and drinks high in purines such as seafood, red meat, organ meats, alcohol (from yeast)
Tell me a type of pain we can experience
There are 5 types
what is the standard treatment medication for anaphylaxis and what does it do?
Epinephrine or EpiPen to help vasoconstrict your vessels or clamp them and increase cardiac output, it also bronchodilates your lungs to relax your lungs and allow you to breathe better.
what are the four types of immunity?
here's a hint.. PIAA
how is each different?
passive, innate, active and adaptive
P=antibodies passed from mom to baby or immunoglobulin therapy
I=barriers such as skin, mucus lining, inflammation.
A=active is your B and T cells activated at the moment of illness.
A= adaptive- acquired from immunizations or having the same illness and the immune system remembering and fighting back. i.e. colds.
This inflammatory disease is painful form of arthritis caused by uric acid crystals in the joints, often affecting the big toe or lower limbs.
what is gout?
This type of fluid sample is tested when concerned with c-diff (Clostridioides difficile )
what is stool
This type of disease causes:
widespread musculoskeletal pain
fatigue, mood, sleep imbalance
"fog" or inability to concentrate on mental tasks.
what is Fibromyalgia
If anemic you will receive this type of treatment but watch out for these symptoms as it may be a bad reaction?
s/s to watch out for?
What is a blood transfusion reaction
itching
back pain or chest pain
fever
shortness of breath
This type of bacteria is caused from antibiotic therapy
Triggered by the absence of normal flora in the intestine
highly contagious
causes watery diarrhea, leading to dehydration.
intense abdominal pain/cramping
what is C-diff (Clostridioides difficile)
how is it spread?
This autoimmune disease that hardening and tightening of the skin, and affects the blood vessels, causing inflammation and pain.
is caused by collagen overproduction
can be triggers by medication, environment.
what is scleroderma (Systemic sclerosis)?
this problem occurs when you see a low count of neutrophils in the lab work <500 microliter (mcl) this would prevent your body's ability to "engulf bacteria" or fight an infection.
what is Neutropenia
This DEGENERATIVE JOINT DISEASE can affect joints, and cause limited mobility due to the inflammation and pain.
it is a slow progression of tear and wear of cartilage around the joints.
is a type of arthritis.
What is osteoarthritis?
what are some treatments?
This type of staph infection is RESISTANT to some antibiotics.
a person can have them on their skin or nose.
can be acquired and spread via contact in hospital or community setting.
what is MRSA (methicillin resistance staphylococcus aureus)
Give me an example of Primary immunodeficiency
Give me an example of Secondary immunodeficiency
what is the difference?
Primary- born with it, absence of B and T cells. fatal unless a bone transplant is performed.
Secondary- immunosuppression from chemotherapy, medication, radiation