RANDOM Flashcards
atopic dermatis is,,,,,,
(3 words)
inflammation of skin
3 specific things pointing to genetic basis of AD
mutation in fillagrin (responsible for skin barrier)
family history of ATOPY (increased IGE response - tend to have allergic reactions)
mutation in CARD11 gene (supports lymphocytes)
crp is a ___ ___ ___
acute phase reactant
primary target of RA
synovial membrane
RA starts as ____ injury
cellular
3 phases:
initiation
amplification
chronic inflammatory
are these phase in RA or OA
RA
in RA, _______ (what cells) proliferate
synoviocytes
in RA, the bone may be eroded by….
granulation tissue
explain how RA affects the blood
anemia
normal RBC
low WBC
increased platelets
3 CV related things that RA does
atherosclerosis
myocardial infarction
stroke
2 ways RA affects lungs
lung fibrosis
caplan’s syndrome (inflammation and scarring of the lungs)
analgesic induced nephropathy/nephrotic syndrome
which class of drug is this unique to
NSAIDS - high dose, chronic use
hypophosphatemia
side effect unique to….
acetaminophen
increased Uric Acid
side effect unique to…..
methotrexate
hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis
side effect unique to…..
corticosteroids