Chapter 3: Immunologic Diseases and Conditions: Prevention Flashcards
What is the prevention of Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
avoiding risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases and practicing infection control through the use of universal precautions
What is the prevention of Common Variable immunodeficiency (Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia)
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of X-linked Agammaglobulinemia
no prevention is known; genetic counseling regarding future pregnancies
What is the prevention of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of DiGeorge’s Anomaly (Thymic Hypoplasia or Aplasia)
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Pernicous Anemia
no prevention is known; also helps gastric surgery patients
What is the prevention of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Immune Neutropenia
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Goodpasture’s Syndrome
no prevention is known; medication according to prescribed intervals can help minimize chances reflaring
What is the prevention of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
diligent in adhering to their medication regimens; flare-ups can be prevented by not missing does of meds and avoiding unnecessary sunlight
What is the prevention of Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)
no prevention is known; lifestyle changes for its complications (Raynaud’s and esophageal reflux)
What is the prevention of Sjorgren’s Syndrome
focuses on avoiding irritation of tissue caused by dryness, monitoring for development of cancer, and early management of infections
What is the prevention of Rheumatoid Arthritis
prevent joint damage, loss of function, and disability, aggressive medical intervention needed; early use of DMARDs
What is the prevention of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
loss of function, and disability prevntable. Intervention needed; early use of DMARDs
What is the prevention of Ankylosing Spondylitis
no prevention is known; complications can be prevented or at least lessened with adequate exercise and medications
What is the prevention of Polymyositis
diligent in taking medications and that they monitor their muscle symptoms
What is the prevention of Multiple Sclerosis
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Myasthenia Gravis
no prevention is known
What is the prevention of Small Vessel Vasculitis
avoidance of medications that cause it in the future is key
What is the prevention of Systemic Necrotizing Vasculitis
no prevention is known
