immunity part 1
this passive immunity is taken from a donors blood and who already has immunity
what is immune globulins
what two drug classes are immunosuppressant
monoclonal antibodies and corticosteroids
A patient asks you how traditional chemotherapy agents respond. You would be correct in telling him the following; Select the BEST answer.
Chemotherapy works by targeting cells that replicate quickly.
A patient visits the primary care office with complaints of severe facial and back acne. The nurse anticipates the physician prescribing what class of medication?
what is retinoids
T/F A fluid bolus is a rapid infusion of isotonic fluid to manage low circulatory volume.
true
immune reaction that is caused by WBC and uses T cells and attacks cells directly rather than creating antibodies
what is cell-mediated
this stimulates bone marrow to make more of certain kinds of blood cells. as a nurse you need to warn the patient about bone pain and hair loss and tell them to increase fluids
what is colony stimulating factors
what are the three non-cell cycle specific drugs
what is alkylating agents, antineoplastic agent, and traditional chemotherapeutic agent
A patient who plays football for a local high school is seeing the health care provider for treatment of athlete's foot. What does the nurse anticipate the health care provider to order?
what is antifungal
A nurse is assessing the IV site for a patient receiving a nonvesicant solution and notes swelling and decreased skin temp. Which actions should the nurse take?
- apply warm compress, elevate arm, start a new IV distal to the site, stop infusion, obtain a specimen for culture at the site
what is apply warm compress, elevate arm, and stop infusion
This type of vaccination is given after a specific period of time from the primary immunization to stimulate and sustain the immune response
Certain cytokines are proteins that are able to interfere in the viral replication within a cell. These "interferons" are also used to treat some auto-immune diseases and cancers.
what is interferons
what causes capillary leak syndrome and what is it
what way do you pull the ear when giving an adult ear drops
what is up and back
a IV needle with a green cap would indicate what gauge and what would that needle be used for
18 gauge and blood transfusion and needs to go in the AC
this antibody mediated immune response, works with B cells, and protects against bacterial and viral infections
what is Hummoral
Colony Stimulating Factors promote the development and maturation of which of the following types of cells.
what is erythrocytes
Monoclonal antibodies and traditional chemotherapy meds can cause this ADR where When large amounts of tumor cells are killed releasing the cellular debris into the circulation, it can be life threatening if not treated
what is tumor lysis syndrome
patient is seen in the clinic for a skin infection resulting from a cut on his foot. The patient says he applied some leftover steroid cream that he applied for a rash one year ago. The cut on the foot appears infected. What education should the nurse provide to this client regarding his steroid cream?
"Steroid cream does not prevent infections like an antibacterial ointment can."
signs of fluid overload
what is HTN, rapid breathing, edema, weight gain, SOB
Adaptive immunity is based on what
what is B cell and T cell maturation
The term for molecules that are engineered in a lab to identify the presence of specific antigens on the surface of cells and destroy them are ___________ .
what is monoclonal antibodies
cytokine storm, where the immune system releases excessive cytokines resulting in an exaggerated immune response and can lead to tissue damage and death, is an ADR of what
what is cytokines and CAR-T
The pharmacology instructor asks a student to list the uses for topical enzymes. The student is correct when listing the following. (Select all that apply.)
what is pressure ulcers, severe burn
calcium is necessary for function of bones, muscles, nerves, and clotting. treats hypoparathyroidism during cardiopulmonary resucitation(open heart surgery). However what ADRs do you need to tell you pt, and what nursing considerations are needed for calcium
what is irritation of vein, tingling, metallic or chalky taste, and heat waves (ADRs) and nursing considerations are monitor vitals closely every 5-15 minutes until stabilized and have pt on telemetry