What am I
Characterized by symmetric joint pain and morning stiffness lasting longer than 1 hour; joint swelling, warmth, and erythema; lack of function
Rheumatoid Arthritis
CD4+ lymphocytes= 200-499, development of symptoms
Stage 2 HIV
non-specific response to any foreign invader; WBC, inflammatory response; physical barriers
Natural Immunity
Diagnostic test used to confirm RA, in which synovial fluid is aspirated from a joint
Arthrocentesis
Mnemonic that correlates with the early warning signs of cancer
Caution Up
Agents used in an attempt to destroy cancer cells by interfering with cellular function and replication
Chemotherapy (Chemotherapeutic agents)
Decreased WBC's
Leukopenia
Characterized by fever, fatigue, joint pain & swelling, butterfly-shaped rash on face over the cheeks and bridge of nose;
Systemic Lupus Erythematous
CD4+ lymphocytes less than 200; immune system significantly impaired
Stage 3- AIDS
develops due to prior exposure to an antigen through contracting a disease or immunization. Classified as active or passive
Acquired immunity
Most severe type of hypersensitivity reaction
anaphylactic (type I)
Cancer prevention related to reducing the risks of disease through health promotion and risk reduction strategies
Primary Prevention
A class of medications used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever.
NSAIDS
Type of WBC that is the body's primary initial defense against invading organisms; acts by engulfing and destroying infective organisms through phagocytosis
Neutrophils
Syndrome associated with some autoimmune diseases characterized by intermittent arteriolar vasoconstriction that results in coldness, pain, and pallor of the fingertips or toes
Raynaud's Syndrome
Form of transmission that requires priority in patient teaching related to prevention of HIV
sexual contact with infected partner
focused physical assessment of this body system provides the most immediate data related to immune function
Lymph node assessement
Goals of exercise interventions for patients with autoimmune diseases affecting the joints
Improve physical activity, maintain/increase range of motion, and limit joint stress
System used for staging tumors
TNM System (Tumor, Node, Metastasis)
Class of medication primarily used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatments.
Antiemetics (Ondansetron/Zofran)
Decrease in circulating platelets
Thrombocytopenia
Infection that attacks the body's immune function
HIV
Type of precaution used for individuals with HIV
Standard
Key points related to patient teaching for prevention of infection with relationship to immunodeficiency
Handwashing of all person/visitors
Avoid crowds and persons who are sick (infections)
Daily hygiene and cleaning practices
Laboratory-made proteins that mimic the immune system's ability to fight off harmful pathogens, like viruses and bacteria, especially in the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disorders
Monoclonal Antibodies (MoABs)
Procedure where healthy stem cells are introduced into a patient to replace or repair damaged or dysfunctional bone marrow and restore blood cell production
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Medication that mimics the action of naturally occurring hormones like cortisol. They are primarily used for their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects, which help reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.
Corticosteroids
Test used to identify the presence of antibiodies that attack the body's own tissues, specifically targeting the nucleus of cells; often associated with autoimmune diseases, like lupus, but it doesn't diagnose a specific disease.
Anti-Nuclear Antibodies (ANA)
The body's specific protective response to a foreign agent or organism; resistance to a disease
Involves taking medications to avoid the risk of acquiring HIV through sexual activity.
PrEP- Pre-exposure prophylaxis
Neutropenic precautions
No live plants
All foods should be cooked (especially meats and eggs)
Avoid crowds and people who are sick
Do not share personal items
Maintain clean household surfaces
Meticulous hygiene practices
Involves the use of medications or biochemical mediators to stimulate or suppress components of the immune system to kill cancer cells.
Immunotherapy
Treatment that is generally provided as part of cancer therapy to either kill or control the growth of malignant cells. It can be external, internal or systemic.
Radiation Therapy
A class of medication that works by suppressing the body’s overactive immune system. Helps slow down inflammatory responses and can help relieve symptoms, prevent long-term damage, and slow the progression of autoimmune conditions such as RA.
DMARD's
Test that measures the rate at which RBC's settle out of unclotted blood in 1hr; an increase is related to inflammation
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)