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Immune system Flashcards

1
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Damages and degrades the myelin sheath surrounding neurons

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Multiple Sclerosis

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2
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Haemophilus influenzae type B

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DROPLET

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3
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Staph
Cellulitis
Impetigo
MRSA
Yeast infections
■ Candida
Fungal infections
■ Tinea

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Integumentary infections

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4
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Rubella

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DROPLET

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5
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Small portion of a disease is used to induce active immunity - helping the body
create antibodies and therefore protecting it from disease in the future

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Vaccinations

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6
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Body has destroyed the beta cells of the pancreas that produce insulin
● There is little or no insulin in the body
● Very high levels of glucose in the bloodstream
● No glucose can get to the cells for fuel

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Type I Diabetes Mellitus

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Gastroenteritis
Many bacteria, viruses, and parasites

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Gastrointestinal infections

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8
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coordinate attack and/or directly kill pathogens

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T cells

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9
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Meningitis

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DROPLET

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10
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Myasthenia Gravis diagnosis test

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TENSILON TEST

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11
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SLE symptom management

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Immunosuppressants
Steroids
Hydroxychloroquine

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12
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Antibody and cell mediated immunologic reaction precipitated by a viral or
bacterial illness

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome

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13
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Conjunctivitis

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CONTACT

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14
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Produces blood cells

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Bone marrow

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15
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■ Influenza
■ Pertussis
■ Mumps
■ Rhinovirus
■ Adenovirus
■ Meningitis
■ Streptococcus Aureus

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Communicable

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16
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Levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, gemifloxacin, ofloxacin

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Fluoroquinolones

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17
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Carry oxygen

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Red blood cells (RBC)

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18
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Adenovirus

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DROPLET

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19
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If GBS ascends to the diaphragm can cause

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respiratory arrest

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20
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Adaptive immune response cells;
T cells, B cells, Memory cells

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Lymphocytes

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21
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Encephalitis
Meningitis

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Neurologic Infections

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22
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Herpes Simplex virus

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CONTACT

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23
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Staphylococcus aureus

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CONTACT

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24
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Rotavirus

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CONTACT

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25
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SARS

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AIRBORNE

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26
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Your body PASSIVELY receives antibodies

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Passive immunity

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27
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Fight eukaryotic pathogen, especially parasitic worms;

Elevated in allergic response

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Eosinophils

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28
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A systemic inflammatory reaction to an infection

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SEPSIS

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29
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Marks “self” vs. “other”

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antigen

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30
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Human Metapneumovirus

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CONTACT

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31
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Osteomyelitis

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Musculoskeletal infections

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32
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus

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CONTACT

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33
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produce antibodies

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B cells

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34
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Tacrolimus, Sirolimus

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Immunosuppressants

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35
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Attacks cell

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antibodies

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36
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Vancomycin
Indication:
NC:

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Infection, sepsis

NC: Red man syndrome (caused by rapid infusion) **adm at least 1hr, central line preferred

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37
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Thickening of epidermis and dermis
● Scaly, erythematous, pruritic plaques

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Psoriasis

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38
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Gentamycin, neomycin, tobramycin, septomycin, paromomycin

NC:

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AMINOGLYCOSIDES

NC: monitor for tinnitus, not administered w penicillin

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39
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extremely phagocytic, antigen-presenting cells;

when activated known as ___

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Monocytes; Macrophages

40
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Gentamicin
Erythromycin
Azithromycin
Vancomycin
Ciprofloxacin
Levofloxacin
Amoxicillin
Ampicillin

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ANTIBIOTICS

41
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MMR, Rotavirus, Smallpox, Chicken pox, Yellow fever

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Live-attenuated vaccinations

42
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Poliomyelitis

43
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Amoxicillin, ampicillin, penicillin

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Penicillins

44
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Tuberculosis

45
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STDs

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Reproductive infections

46
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Streptococcus Aureus

47
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RA exacerbations or “flares” occur during periods of _____ and ____

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emotional (stress) or physical (fatigue)

48
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Release histamine to increase inflammatory response ;

very similar to mast cells

49
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Miconazole
Fluconazole
Nystatin

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ANTI-FUNGALS

50
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SLE has ___ and NO CURE

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‘Flare ups’ and remissions

51
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Communication between nerves and muscles destroyed

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Myasthenia Gravis

52
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Mumps

53
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Your body ACTIVELY builds antibodies to a foreign organism

A

Active immunity

54
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Leads to destruction of connective tissue and synovial membrane within the
joints

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

55
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Pertussis

56
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Immunosuppressants
Indication:
NC:

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Autoimmune disorders, transplant recipients

NC: No grapefruit, consult hcp before receiving vaccines
S/E: GI upset

57
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Phagocytic& secrete toxins to fight all pathogens

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Neutrophils

58
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UTI
Pyelonephritis

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Renal infections

59
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Rhinovirus

60
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Pediculosis (lice)

61
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■ CAUTIs (Catheter Acquired Urinary Tract Infection)
■ CLABSIs (Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection)
■ SSIs (Surgical Site Infection)

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Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs)

62
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VRE

63
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Epiglottitis

64
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Smallpox

65
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Rheumatoid Arthritis weakens the joint, leading to _____ and _____ of the joint

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dislocation; deformity

66
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Elevated ____ indicates body has switched to anaerobic metabolism;

electrolyte imbalance:

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lactic acid; metabolic acidosis

67
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Psoriasis INTERVENTIONS

A

Light therapy
Systemic therapy

68
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Pneumonia
■ Bacterial or viral
Bronchitis
MANY viral infections
■ RSV
■ Flu
■ COVID

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Respiratory Infections

69
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IVIG, RhoGAM

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Immune Globulins

70
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■ Peritonitis
■ Endocarditis

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Non-communicable

71
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MRSA

72
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SEPSIS Tx

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*Blood cultures first
*Broad spectrum IV abx within one hour
*IV fluids
*Vasopressors

73
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Rubeola virus (Measles)

74
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GBS causes _____ weakness and paralysis

75
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Diphtheria (cutaneous)

76
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S-E-P-S-I-S

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Shiver
Extreme pain
Pale
Sleepy
“I feel like i might die”
Short of breath

77
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Diphtheria (pharyngeal)

78
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High ___; Low ___
Graves disease

79
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platelet plug formation

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Platelets (thrombocytes)

80
Q

Hep A, Flu, Polio, Rabies

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Inactivated vaccines

81
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Varicella zoster

82
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Noroviruses

83
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Myocarditis
Endocarditis

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Cardiovascular Infections

84
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circulate to patrol for repeat threats

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Memory cells

85
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Acyclovir
Ganciclovir
Remdesivir

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ANTI-VIRALS

86
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Autoimmune disease with antibodies attacking the thyroid
● The body has too much thyroid hormone!

A

Graves Disease

87
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Immune Globulins
Indication:
NC:

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Immunodeficiency, autoimmune disorders

NC: Titrated on slowly (especially the first infusion)

88
Q

Examples of active immunity

A

You get sick
Exposure to new organisms
Vaccination

89
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Fluoroquinolones
Indication
NC:

A

Urinary infection, resp infections

NC: cause QT prolongation, tendon rupture, decrease effects of phenytoin

90
Q

SLE common findings

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Fatigue, Rashes, Fever, Pain and swelling in joints

91
Q

Immune system attacks the joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidneys and blood
vessels

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

92
Q

Influenza

93
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Penicillins
Indication:
NC:

A

Infections; skin, respiratory, endocarditis

NC: monitor for rash, kidney function (BUN, Cr)

94
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Varicella virus (Chickenpox)

95
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Examples of passive immunity

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From mother to fetus via placenta
Breastfeeding
Antibody administration
***Immune globulins

96
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Scabies

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