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IMMUNE DISORDER Flashcards

Exam 2

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Innate and adaptive immune responses provide 3 lines of defense against unwanted antigens
What are they?

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  1. Innate (natural) immunity
  2. Inflammatory response
  3. Acquired (adaptive) immunity
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What is included in the inflammatory response?

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Interferon (IFN)
Complement
Phagocytosis

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IMMUNE FUNCTION PHYSIOLOGY:

Innate immune response (1st line defense)

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Physical and mechanical barriers
Biochemical barriers

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IMMUNE FUNCTION PHYSIOLOGY:

Inflammatory response (2nd line defense)

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Acute cellular injury

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Active Immunity

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Antibodies or T-Cells produced after natural exposure (illness) or vaccination

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IMMUNE FUNCTION PHYSIOLOGY:
Adaptive Immunity (3rd line of defense)

Two types of immunity

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  1. Active Immunity
  2. Passive Immunity
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IMMUNE FUNCTION PHYSIOLOGY

Initiation of the inflammatory response
includes;

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Vasodilation with increased capillary permeability

Increases blood flow and leukocyte movement

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IMMUNE FUNCTION PHYSIOLOGY:
Adaptive Immunity (3rd line of defense)
includes what?

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Cellular response (T-Lymphocytes)
Humoral response (B-Lymphocytes)

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Passive Immunity

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Preformed T Lymphocytes or antibodies are transferred from one individual to another (e.g. newborn from mother)

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Components of the Immune System include:

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Lymphatic System

Primary Lymphoid Organs

Secondary Lymphoid Organs

Cells & Proteins

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What is included in the lymphatic system

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Lymphatic vessels and collecting ducts

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Primary Lymphoid Organs

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Bone Marrow
Thymus

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Secondary Lymphoid Organs

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Spleen
Lymph nodes
Tonsils
Adenoids
Peyer’s patches

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ASSESSMENT OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM includes:

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History
Physical examination
Inspection
Auscultation
Palpation and percussion

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Diagnostic studies to evaluate state of an individual’s immune competence?

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Blood tests
Skin tests
Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
Radiological imaging

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Immune deficiencies- 2 types

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  1. Primary
  2. Secondary
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AGE-RELATED CHANGES-The aging immune system

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Decreased immunological function; less efficient immune responses

Increased production of autoantibodies

Decline in immune response; malignant cells not destroyed as quickly

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Decreased immunological function; less efficient immune responses
leads to what?

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Increased infections especially secondary infections

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Increased production of autoantibodies

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Increased autoimmune disorders

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Decline in immune response; malignant cells not destroyed as quickly

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Increased cancer incidence

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What is the most common form of arthritis

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OSTEOARTHRITIS

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Osteoarthritis- affects how many people

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Affecting almost 27 million people

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What is the leading cause of chronic disability?

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OSTEOARTHRITIS

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OSTEOARTHRITIS- pathophysiology

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Affects joint as a whole

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OSTEOARTHRITIS- affects what kind of joints?

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Usually affect weight bearing joints, knees, hips joints, hand, shoulders

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OSTEOARTHRITIS- who is most at risk?

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Risk- anyone over 50;
usually females more;
individuals obese;
any occupation that causes repetitive movements (occupational hazards)

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OSTEOARTHRITIS : Management
Diagnosis

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Laboratory testing not necessary to confirm diagnosis
Radiographical evidence

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OSTEOARTHRITIS : Management
Treatment

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Pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies

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OSTEOARTHRITIS : Management
Complications

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Chronic pain, less function, and toxic effects of medications

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Epidemiology- affects what percent of the population?

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Affects approximately 1% of the population

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Epidemiology-how does it affect women compared to men?

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Affects females 2.5 times more than males

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Epidemiology-What group of people is it prevalent in?

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Prevalent in Pima and Chippewa Indians

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: Pathophysiology?

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Chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disease

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: Management
Diagnosis?

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Combining signs, symptoms, laboratory values, and radiographs or ultrasound

Radiographs are used to assess for bony erosions and joint space narrowing

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: Management
Treatment

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Pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapy

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS- COmmon joint deformities

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Swan-neck deformity
Boutonnière deformity
Ulnar deviation

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What is the most common RA joint deformity?

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Swan-neck deformity

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SCLERODERMA- How many cases a year?

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9 to 19 cases/million per year

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SCLERODERMA- what is the age of onset?

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Age of onset is 30 to 50 years

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SCLERODERMA- who does it affect more women or men? What race?

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Women exceed men 3 to 5:1

Affects all races, but African Americans at a higher rate than Caucasians

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SCLERODERMA: Pathophysiology

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Exact etiology is unknown

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SCLERODERMA: Management

Diagnosis

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Presence of clinical manifestations and serum antibodies

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SCLERODERMA: Management

Treatment

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No single treatment
Systemic steroids

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SCLERODERMA: Management

Complications

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Infection, renal and heart failure, pulmonary fibrosis, and death

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LUPUS- Epidemiology

Affects how many people?

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Affects fewer than 25 people per 100,000 in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia

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LUPUS- Epidemiology
Who does it affect more women or men?

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Female to male ratio is 3:1

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LUPUS-Pathophysiology

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Chronic inflammatory disease affecting organ systems

Unknown etiology

46
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LUPUS

Management- Diagnosis

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4 of 11 criteria must present

Presence of ANAs does not confirm diagnosis

47
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LUPUS

Management-Treatment

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Avoid prolonged sun exposure
Well-balanced diet
Antimalarial medications

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Gout Epidemiology: How many people does it affect in the US?

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Affects approximately 2% of people in U.S.

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Gout Epidemiology: What men and women does it affect?

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Men aged 40 to 60 years
Women aged 55 to 70 years

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Gout pathophysiology

What gets deposited into the bone?

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Monosodium urate crystals deposited in joints, bone, and soft tissues with inflammation

51
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Gout pathophysiology

What must be present prior to gout?

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Hyperuricemia must be present prior evolution of gout

52
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What are the three phases to gout?

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  1. Acute gout
  2. Intercritical gout
  3. chronic tophaceous gout
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Management of gout:

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Splinting
Medication depends upon the stage

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Complications of gout:

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Tophi

55
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What can be a direct complication of gout?

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Kidney stones

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Fibromyalgia- Epidemiology

How many people does it effect in the US?
Who is it a greater prevalence in?

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Affects approximately 4% of the U.S.
Greater prevalence in women

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What is the most common cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain in women between ages of 20 and 55

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Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia: Pathophysiology

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Etiology and pathophysiology are unclear

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Fibromyalgia: clinical manifestations

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Widespread pain
Insomnia, fatigue, stiffness, and cognitive dysfunction

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Fibromyalgia: Management

Diagnosis

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History and physical assessment
Experience pain at 11 or more of 18 specified locations

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Treatment for Fibromyalgia

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Nonpharmacological therapy
Pharmacological therapy

62
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How many pain sites are there?

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18 pain sites

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