Hypersensitivity
A delayed type of hypersensitivity and an example
What is type 4 hypersensitivity and poison oak/ivy, TB test, graft rejection, delayed contact dermatitis, delayed drug reactions,
Rheumatoid factor (RF) or anti-CCP
What lab test is commonly positive in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
ART stands for
What is antiretroviral therapy?
Anemia that can cause painful vaso-occlusive crises
What is sickle cell anemia?
Most common cause of lung cancer?
What is smoking?
A patient receives a blood transfusion and develops fever, chills, and back pain. What type of hypersensitivity reaction is this?
What is type II Hypersensitivity reaction
Butterfly rash
What is Hallmark ssx of Lupus?
Kaposi sarcoma
what is a malignancy is strongly associated with HIV/AIDS and presents as purple skin lesions and caused by herpes virus.
Dehydration, hypoxia, infection, cold temps, stress
What are triggers for Sickle Cell Crisis?
What is potential for bleeding?
This antibody mediates Type I hypersensitivity
What is IgE antibody?
Class of medications is often used to slow RA progression
What is DMARDS?
Elisa and Western Blot
What are the common lab test to test for HIV?
This organ is commonly enlarged in sickle cell anemia due to hemolysis
What is the spleen?
Arm edema on one side following mastectomy.
What is lymphedema?
Urticaria, asthma, and allergic rhinitis are examples of this type of hypersensitivity.
What is hypersensitivity type 1?
Name a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used in RA
What is Methotrexate?
Suppresses viral load and preserves immune function
What is the purpose of antiretroviral therapy?
suppresses viral load and keep it low and keeps CD4 T counts up to preserve immune function
This is a group of interventions or precautions that you would take with a client that has low platelet counts.
What are bleeding precautions?
Avoid BP/IVs/venipuncture in affected arm, elevate, compression
What are ways to avoid lymphedema after mastectomy?
Administer epinephrine, maintain airway, provide oxygen, and monitor vital signs
What is the priority nursing intervention in anaphylaxis?
Avoid sun exposure, use sunscreen, manage stress, adhere to medication regimen
What is teaching to prevent lupus flare up?
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), candidiasis, Kaposi sarcoma, CMV infection, tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis
What are common opportunistic infections seen in clients with HIV/AIDS?
Hydroxyurea
What medication reduces the frequency of sickling crises?
Early menarch, late menopause, alcohol, female, family hx,
What are risk factors for breast cancer?