INFLAMMATION Flashcards
It is the process by which the immune system “recognizes” and “removes harmful” and “foreign” stimuli and begins the healing process.
INFLAMMATION
Causes of “INFLAMMATION”
- Infections
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“Fewer” cells than what is deemed a normal amount
“Hypo”plasia
“Increased” cell number, under control of normal proliferation regulatory mechanism.
HyperPlasia
“Similar” to hyperplasia but denotes “abnormal multiplication” due to loss of normal proliferatiob regulation and absence of stimuli.
Neoplasia
A change in the normal “size, shape, and organization” , usually a response to chronic irritation ( cigarette smoke or inflammation)
DYSPLASIA
A change in the “cell type”
Metaplasia
A “reversal” in differentiation OR loss of structural & functional differentiation of normal cells.
ANALPLASIA
Refers to “shrinking” or “reduction” in the size of the cell or orgab due to loss of function or inability to stimulate annd carry out its physiology purpose
Pathologic Atrophy
Refers to “increase” in the size of the cell or organ because of persistent or recurrent stimulation.
Pathologic Hypertrophy
Refers to increase in the size of the ORGAN “due to increase in the number of cells”
Pathologic HyperPlasia
Refers to conversion of one cell type to another type to better face the stress of inflammation but likewise losses the previous physiologic ability and fubction
Pathologic Metaplasia
Diagnosis of Inflammation
- CRP or C- reactive protein
- CBC with leukocytosis
- Urinalysis
- Chest X ray
-Fecalysis
Refers to early “ reversible” mutation in the cell
Pathologic Dysplasia
Drug/ Medication for Inflammation
- Predisone
- Hydrocortisone
3.Fluticasone - Bethamethasone
- Momethasone
6 Methyl- prednisolone
Patient Care with Inflammation
- Take medicine with meals
- Observe proper time schedule NO SKIPPING of Meals
- Do not stop abruptly for long term treatment due to risk of Addison Effect
- Obsrve for signs of Cushing Syndrome such as moon face, buffalo hump, weight gain, edema
NSAID MEDICATIONS FOR INFLAMMATION
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
- Naproxen
- Paracetamol
- Celecoxib
2.Roferoxib - Valdecoxib
5 Cardinal Signs of Inflammation
- Pain
- Heat
- Redness
- Swellinv
- Loss of Function
