MAAM CHA PART 2 Flashcards
It is a medication made up of antibodies against the tetanus toxin.
Anti-tetanus immunoglobulin, also known as tetanus immune globulin (TIG) and tetanus antitoxin
Example of physical barriers
- Skin: first line of defense
- Cilia
- Mucous Membranes
- Coughing
- Sneezing
Example of chemical barriers
- Acidic gastric secretion
- Mucus
- Enzymes in tears and saliva substances in sebaceous and sweat glands
- Interferons
Normal values for total WBC and differential in adult males and females
- Total WBC: 4,500-10,000
- Bands or stabs: 3-5%
Other term for granulocytes
polymorphonuclear
Normal values for granulocytes
- Neutrophils (or segs): 50-70% relative
value (2500-7000 absolute value) - Eosinophils: 1-3% relative value (100-300 absolute value)
- Basophils: 0.4%-1% relative value (40- 100 absolute value)
Other term for agranulocytes
mononuclear
Normal values for agranulocytes
- Lymphocytes: 25-35% relative value (1700-3500 absolute value)
- Monocytes: 4-6% relative value (200 - 600 absolute value)
It is where, a WBC above 10,000, is usually due to an increase in one of the five types of white blood cells and is given the name of the cell that shows the primary increase.
Leukocytosis
Other term for Neutrophilic leukocytosis
neutrophilia
Other term for Lymphocytic leukocytosis
lymphocytosis
Other term for Eosinophilic leukocytosis
eosinophilia
Other term for Monocytic leukocytosis
monocytosis
Other term for Basophilic leukocytosis
basophilia
This occurs when the WBC falls below 4,000. Viral infections, overwhelming bacterial infections, and bone marrow disorders.
leukopenia
A WBC of less than 500 places the patient at?
At risk for a fatal infection
A WBC over 30,000 indicates?
It indicates a massive infection or a serious disease such as leukemia
Drugs that may produce leukopenia
- Antimetabolites
- Barbiturates
- Antibiotics
- Anticonvulsants
- Antithyroid drugs
- Arsenicals
- Antineoplastics
- Cardiovascular drugs
- Diuretics
- Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs
- Heavy metal intoxication
What are the 3 means of defending self
- The Phagocytic Immune Response
- Humoral Immune Response
(Antibody Response) - Cellular Immune Response (T lymphocytes)
This is the first line of defense,
primarily involves the WBCs which have the ability to ingest foreign particles and destroy the invading agent.
The Phagocytic Immune Response
Who are responsible for the production of antibodies?
B lymphocytes
It is characterized by the production of antibodies by B lymphocytes in response to a specific antigen.
Humoral Immune Response
(Antibody Response)
Who are primarily responsible for
cellular immunity
T lymphocytes
This also involves the T lymphocytes, which can turn into special cytotoxic (or
killer) T cells that can attack the pathogens
Cellular Immune Response (T lymphocytes)
The lysis and destruction of cell membranes of body cells or pathogens
cytolysis
It is the targeting of the antigen so that it can be easily engulfed and digested by the macrophages and other phagocytic cells.
Iosonization