Pathophysiology
Tumor that is encapsulated, slowly expanding, and has relatively normal cells
Benign
Condition that results in wheezing, SOB, angioedema, and swelling of airways
Anaphylaxis
Advanced age, chronic illness, pregnancy, chemotherapy
Risk factors for suppressed immune response
Reference range for hematocrit
36-48%
Name of 2 Anti-viral medications
Acyclovir / Valacyclovir / Oseltamivir
These populations are not recommended to take live attenuated vaccines.
Immunocompromised, pregnant people
List 3 characteristics of a malignant tumor
Irregular shape and surface, abnormal cells, tissue invasion, poorly differentiated, highly vascular
List 3 clinical manifestations of anemia
Low energy, pale, shortness of breath
Exposure to allergens and autoimmune disease
Risk factors for exaggerated immune response
White blood cell count of 18 x 10^3
High WBC = infection
Window in which Oseltamivir can be given
First 48 hours
A patient who gets easily nauseous and prone to vomiting who is undergoing chemo treatment would benefit from this intervention.
Premedicating for N/V with ondansetron
Cancer cells break away from the original tumor, travel through the blood or lymph and form a new tumor
Metastasis
This lab result confirms the presence of specific genetic material from a pathogen, indicating an active infection.
Positive PCR test - A positive PCR test indicates that the specific genetic material from a virus, such as SARS-CoV-2, has been detected, suggesting an active infection or recent exposure.
List 3 risk factors for cellular dysregulation
Advanced age, chronic inflammation and exposure to tobacco and pollutants
Lab value that is related to thrombocytopenia
Low platelets
List 3 challenges of taking Anti-retrovirals
Lots of side effects, very expensive, must be taken exactly as prescribes, risk of developing resistance
Bone marrow suppression caused by chemotherapy may display as low levels of these labs.
Low RBC/Hbg/Hct/WBC/platelets levels ---> pancytopenia
A small tumor that has not spread (cancer stage)
Stage 1
List 3 clinical manifestations of thrombocytopenia.
excessive bruising, petechiae, bleeding gums
Immunization, adequate nutrition, exercise, and sleep
Primary prevention strategies
Precautions would you anticipate for a patient with low white blood cells
Neutropenic precautions
Specific viruses antivirals are used to treat
Herpes, shingles, chicken pox
The CDC recommends the herpes zoster vaccination for this population.
Adults 50 years and older, and immunocompromised
People who were born without certain immunoglobins suffer from...
Primary immunodeficiency
This lab result indicates immunity to Hepatitis B.
Positive Hepatitis B antibody titer test
List 3 secondary prevention strategies for cellular regulation
Mammogram, PSA, colonoscopy, guaiac test for occult blood
Lab finding most closely related to HIV/AIDS
Declining CD4 cell count
Individuals with this impaired organ should be cautious when taking antivirals.
Kidney, caution use with impaired renal function
Cells with this characteristic are more highly targeted by chemotherapy.
High mitotic rate