Clots Happen
This temporary structure forms when platelets adhere and aggregate at the site of vessel injury.
Platelet Plug
This type of immunity is present at birth, responds within minutes, and is not antigen-specific.
Innate Immunity
The liver normally converts this potentially toxic byproduct into urea so it can be excreted in the urine.
Ammonia
This medication is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis and should not be delayed.
IM Epinephrine
Name the two primary lab values monitored for a patient with Cirrhosis.
ALT, AST
Name the three components of Virchow’s Triad.
endothelial injury, venous stasis, and hypercoagulability
These lymphocytes differentiate into plasma cells that produce antibodies.
B Lymphocytes
The movement of WBCs toward an injured area in response to chemical signals is called this.
Chemotaxis
A patient taking warfarin significantly increases their dietary intake of vitamin K. What change may be needed?
Increase in Warfarin or education on Vitamin K intake
A patient with SLE should be taught to report dark or foamy urine because it may indicate involvement of this organ.
Kidneys
This substance reinforces the temporary platelet plug, making the clot stronger and more stable.
Fibrin
A newborn receives temporary antibodies through the placenta and colostrum. What type of immunity is this?
Passive Natural Immunity
In acute pancreatitis, pancreatic enzymes activate prematurely within the pancreas, resulting in these two processes.
Autodigestion and Inflammation
A patient with Hemophilia A needs replacement of the deficient clotting factor. Which recombinant factor is used?
Recombinant factor VIII
This laboratory marker may increase with inflammation and is used to help evaluate the inflammatory response.
C-reactive protein (CRP)
A patient suddenly develops shortness of breath, tachypnea, chest pain, tachycardia, anxiety, and hypoxia. What complication should the nurse suspect?
Pulmonary Embolism
This immunoglobulin is associated with allergic reactions, while this immunoglobulin crosses the placenta. Name both.
IgE and IgG.
Ascites, jaundice, spider telangiectasia, palmar erythema, hepatic encephalopathy, and esophageal varices are associated with this.
Decompensated Cirrhosis
Name two medication classes listed for treatment of SLE.
monoclonal antibodies, corticosteroids, antimalarial agents, NSAIDs, or immunosuppressive agents
A patient taking corticosteroids should be monitored for infection risk and elevation of this laboratory value.
Glucose
A patient has a prolonged aPTT but normal PT/INR and platelet count. Which bleeding disorder does this pattern suggest?
Hemophilia
HIV damages this specific type of T cell, impairing immune regulation and increasing the risk for opportunistic infections.
T-Helper/CD4 cells
In chronic pancreatitis, unrelenting inflammation causes permanent changes to these two types of pancreatic function.
Endocrine and Exocrine Functions
These medications are listed for reducing fever and include acetaminophen, aspirin, and NSAIDs
Antipyretics
A patient receiving heparin therapy develops hypotension and tachycardia. What complication should the nurse immediately consider?
significant blood loss/bleeding