EXAM 3: Cystic Fibrosis

Question 1

Do rates of cystic fibrosis differ by race and/or ethnicity? What racial group does cystic fibrosis most commonly occur in?

Answer 1

• Most common in caucasians
• Occurs in 3.5% of african americans, 9.8% as hispanic, 5.1% of another rate

Question 2

What organs does cystic fibrosis effect?

Answer 2

Lungs, pancreas, and other organs

Question 3

What kind of medical condition is cystic fibrosis?

Answer 3

Hereditary Disorder (Autosomal recessive genetic disorder)

Question 4

How are genetics related to cystic fibrosis?

Answer 4

• Homozygous → CF
• Heterozygous → Carrier
• Most common lethal, herediary disorder in caucasians

Question 5

How is cystic fibrosis passed down from parent to child? What is a carrier?

Answer 5

Mutated vs. Normal gene (Heterozygous is the carrier, if child gets both heterozygous twice then they will have CF)

Question 6

When is cystic fibrosis typically diagnosed?

Answer 6

• Newborn Screenings
• Sweat Chloride Test, Genetic/Carrier Test, Clinical evaluation at a CF center

Question 7

What are the different kinds of medical therapy for cystic fibrosis?

Answer 7

• Aggressive Treatment for lung complications (Airway clearance tests, nebulized medication, chest physical therapy), Exercise programming
  
  • Treatment for pancreatic involvement (vitamin mineral supplements, this is for pancreatic replacement enzymes - Higher calorie diet)

Question 8

What is transition of care? When should it begin?

Answer 8

Gradual shifting of CF management from parent to child, should begin in school-age period

Question 9

What is the current life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis?

Answer 9

Life expectancy has steadily increased over the years - currently mid-to-late 50’s