Exam 3 Flashcards
A cut is red and swollen, which cell types are responsible
Plasma Cells and B lymphocytes
Patient with overwhelming infection… what lab is low?
Neutrophils
Molecules that can elicit an immune response
Immunogens
When you obtain a sample of exudate for culture, the test will identify…
Specific type of pathogen
An impaired immune function finding during a physical assessment could be which of the following?
Leg Rash
What type of immunity is provided by IV IgG
Passive
Which immunoglobulin typically has the highest numerical lab value?
IgG
Immunity present at birth is called
Innate Immunity
Signs and symptoms of inflammatory response
Edema, Heat, Erythema and Pain
Young child with 5 ear infections in 10 months, growth rate decreased and now has thrush…
Primary Immunodeficiency
Antibiotics reduce inflammation how?
Helps kill the infection causing the inflammation
Arthritis medications
Ibuprofen
Type of bacterial infection
UTI
OT highest risk of compromised immunity
Pt just had surgery
Goal of medication for RA
Control inflammation