Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Year 1 HLB Respiratory > Cystic Fibrosis > Flashcards

Cystic Fibrosis Flashcards

1
Q

What is cystic fibrosis?

A
  • an inherited genetic disorder
  • causes thick mucus
  • mucus damages lungs, pancreas and GIT
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the most common inherited genetic condition in the UK?

A
  • cystic fibrosis
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder, but what does that mean?

A
  • autosomal = non sex chromosomes
  • both parents must be carries for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane protein regulator (CFTR) gene
  • 1/4 chance of child having CFTR gene mutation
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder, meaning both parents have the cystic fibrosis transmembrane protein regulator (CFTR) gene, but out of children they may have, which children would have cystic fibrosis?

A

1 - child receives CFTR gene from both parents = CF

2 - child receives 1 CFTR gene from 1 parent = no CF

3 - child receives no CFTR gene from parents = no CF

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Out of 25 people in the UK, how many are carriers for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane protein regulator (CFTR) gene?

A
  • 1:25 people are carriers
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

In the UK how many births out of 2500 are born with cystic fibrosis?

A
  • 1:2500 babies
  • 0.04%
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What % of Caucasians in the UK account for the 9000 individuals in the UK with CF?

A
  • 97%
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What chromosome is the cystic fibrosis transmembrane protein regulator (CFTR) gene located on?

A
  • chromosome pair 7
  • long arm of the chromosome = q
  • band 3
  • sub band 1
  • 7q31
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

The cystic fibrosis transmembrane protein regulator (CFTR) gene is a specific code, what does this code allow the cell to do?

A
  • transcribe protein
  • synthesis protein and then fold transmembrane protein
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the most common CF gene?

A
  • phenylalanine at position 508 of the CFTR protein
  • written as ΔF508
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Roughly how many different versions of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane protein regulator (CFTR) gene are there?

A
  • 1700
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the main function of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane protein regulator (CTFR)?

A
  • controls Cl- in and out of the cell
  • activated by cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)
  • ATP mediated
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

In a healthy person how does cystic fibrosis transmembrane protein regulator (CTFR) function?

A
  • Cl- secreted by mucous secreting epithelial cells
  • Cl- attracts H2O ⬇️ viscosity of mucus
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Why is it important for mucus not to be to thick in relation to cilia?

A
  • cilia need to move freely like seaweed in ocean
  • move particles that could be dangerous out of lungs
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

In CF what happens to mucus secreting epithelial cells?

A
  • Cl- not released
  • mucus becomes very viscous
  • cilia cannot work
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

In addition to the cystic fibrosis transmembrane protein regulator (CTFR) not functioning or even being present, what happens to extracellular Na+ levels?

A
  • cystic fibrosis transmembrane protein regulator (CTFR) inhibits Na+ from entering the cell freely
  • ⬆️ Na+ inside cell attracts water and further ⬆️ mucus viscosity
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Problems with the cystic fibrosis transmembrane protein regulator (CTFR) can occur at a number of locations inside the cell, what are these locations?

A

1 - nucleur = mutations in CFTR gene

2 - translation and processing = incorrect folding

3 - transport to membrane

4 - insertion of CFTR into membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What is potentially the most common location inside the cell where CFTR is impaired?

A
  • during translation and folding - class 2
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

How many classes of faulty CFTR proteins inside the cell?

A
  • 4 classes - 1-4
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

If the mucus is highly viscous and the ciliary are unable to function in the lungs what does that do to the risk of infection in CF patients?

A
  • ⬆️ risk of infection - mucus acts as a medium for infections
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Does CF just affect the lungs?

A
  • no - multi-systemic disease
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What are the main organs affected by CF?

A
  • lungs - pancreas - GIT
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What is bronchiectasis?

A
  • chronic enlargement of airways of the lungs
  • increased airways size is filled with mucus
  • affects the smalled airways (between bronchi and terminal bronchi)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What can bronchiectasis do to the lungs?

A
  • inflammation and damage
  • cilia damaged
  • enlarged airways blocked with mucus ⬆️ air trapping
  • obstructive lung disease
25
Q

Is bronchiectasis classed as restrictive or obstructive lung disease?

A
  • obstructive
26
Q

In CF patients experience lots of infections, if these infections are not managed well, what can this cause?

A
  • type 2 respiratory failure
27
Q

The pancreas is affected by CF, what is exocrine insufficiency?

A
  • inability to secrete digestive enzymes
28
Q

The pancreas is affected by CF, what is endocrine insufficiency?

A
  • inability to secrete insulin and glucagon - diabetes
29
Q

If the pancreas does not work properly what can happen to the patient?

A
  • poor nutrition - malabsorption - failure to thrive
30
Q

In patients with CF what is common on their skin?

A
  • ⬆️ Cl- levels - one of diagnostic tests
31
Q

Is reproduction affected in patients with CF?

A
  • some may experiences infertility issues
32
Q

In the upper respiratory tract of CF patients what is commonly found?

A
  • chronic sinus disease
  • nasal polyps
33
Q

In the lower respiratory tract of CF patients what is commonly found?

A
  • chronic cough and sputum
  • bronchiectasis (dilated and inflamed bronchii)
  • chronic suppurative lung disease (purlent pus)
  • colonisation with pathogenic bacteria
  • respiratory infections
  • clubbing
34
Q

What are the 4 most common bacteria that can colonise and cause infections present in CF patients?

A

1 - staphylococcus aureus

2 - haemophilus influenza

3 - pseudomonas aeruginosa (Gram -)

4 - burkholderia cepacia (Gram -)

35
Q

In patients with CF, are chest X-rays normal?

A
  • no abnormal - dilation of bronchi - hyperinflammation (as obstructive)
36
Q

In patients with CF does the lack of digestive enzymes affect stool?

A
  • ⬆️ fat content in stool
  • steatorrhoea (stool is pale and floats)
  • ⬇️ H2O content ⬆️ risk of bowel obstruction
37
Q

In patients with CF does the lack of digestive enzymes and chloride affect bowel movements?

A
  • ⬇️ H2O in bowel - ⬆️ constipation and bowel obstruction
38
Q

What is the meconium ileus?

A
  • first bowel movement of a baby
  • thick mucus lining GIT
  • M = think M for Mucus
39
Q

What are some fat soluble vitamins patients with CF may have a deficit in?

A
  • ADEK - Vitamines A, D, E and K
40
Q

Is the liver affected in patients with CF?

A
  • liver cirrhosis may occur
41
Q

In addition to physiological affects, do patients with CF require any further support?

A
  • social - pyschological
42
Q

What support can potential parents seek if they are planning a pregnancy and fear they may pass on CF to their baby? (Antenatal)

A
  • yes - parents screened for CTFR gene - genetic counselling
43
Q

If a woman is pregnant what prenatal support can she get if she suspects she suspects here baby has CF?

A
  • DNA analysis of chorionic villi - amniocentesis
44
Q

Once a child is born what tests can be performed quickly to diagnose the baby?

A
  • Guthrie test
  • heal prick to check for disease
  • Sweat test
  • Cl- levels in sweat
45
Q

What is the threshold for the Cl- sweat test?

A
  • >60mmol/L is abnormal
46
Q

How can nasal cell epithelium help diagnose babies with CF?

A
  • ⬆️ goblet cell hyperplasia - ⬆️ mucus production - ⬆️ thickness of mucus
47
Q

How has genetic testing helped with CF?

A
  • screen WGS - better detection - earlier treatment
48
Q

Why are antibiotics given orally and intravenously in patients with CF?

A
  • fast acting
  • repeated respiratory infections
  • systemic effects
49
Q

Why do patients with CF receive extensive chest physiotherapy?

A
  • help breathe - cough up mucus
50
Q

What is DNAse?

A
  • enzyme able to degrade DNA
  • specifically phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides
51
Q

How does DNAase help patients with CF as a potential treatment?

A
  • degrades DNA from dead inflammatory cells - thins mucus
52
Q

How is DNAase administered in patients with CF?

A
  • high concentrations - in nebulisers
53
Q

What else are CF patients prescribed in an attempt to thin the mucus?

A
  • mucolytic drugs
54
Q

Are CF patients prescribed anything similar to other obstructive lung disorders?

A
  • bronchodilators - long term O2 therapy
55
Q

In extreme cases, what can be the last course of treatment in patients with CF?

A
  • lung transplant
56
Q

What can CF patients be prescribed to treat exocrine insufficiency?

A
  • creon (pancreatic enxymes)
  • multivitamins
  • nutritional support
57
Q

What can CF patients be prescribed to treat endocrine insufficiency?

58
Q

What is creon that CF patients are prescribed?

A
  • synthetic mixture of enzymes - usually amylase, lipase, and protease
59
Q

What has increased life expectancy in patients with CF?

A
  • improved diagnosis - improved treatments

Year 1 HLB Respiratory (25 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions