Inflammation
Natural Killer cells and Cytotoxic T-cells are major players
What is transplant rejection?
The number of HIV particles present
What is viral load?
Rescue inhaler
What is Albuterol?
Having less of these will increase one's risk for cancer
What are Natural Killer Cells?
Symptom management
What is palliative care?
Tissue repair and replacement
What is stage 3 of inflammation?
2- 10% of patients with AIDS also have this
What is Tuberculosis?
“matched V/Q deficit” – air trapping and inflated alveoli lead to damage in the capillary bed also
What is Emphysema?
Able to recognize self versus non-self, important in recognizing cancer
What is Cell Mediated Immunity?
Must be home-bound to receive this type of care
What is Home Health Care?
First line drug for anaphylaxis
What is Epinephrine?
Inhibits viral replication – does NOT kill the virus
What is cART Therapy?
Fourth leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the U.S.
What is COPD?
Do not stop me quickly; I must be tapered
What are corticosteroids?
Focused on health promotion and disease prevention in the community
What is Community Oriented Nursing?
Macrophage is the leader in this stage; they act first and send signals to the bone marrow to produce more WBCs
What is Vascular response?
Blood test for TB
What is Quantiferon-TB Gold?
Enlarged liver, JVD, dependent edema, pulmonary HTN
What is Cor Pulmonale?
B-cells are the starts of this type of immunity
What is Antibody Mediated Immunity?
A nurse in a clinic in a community caring for individuals
What is Community Based Nursing?
Neutrophils attack and destroy organisms and cellular debris through phagocytosis / basophils and mast cells continue the inflammatory response
What is Cellular Exudate
Precautions for TB
What are air-borne precautions?
Helps to get the medication in my lungs better
What is a spacer?
Always double check blood products before administering to prevent me
What is Type II Hypersensitivity?
Review historical records, scientific studies and population data to determine how to prevent injuries or illnesses and promote health across populations
What is Public Health Nursing?