NUR 218 Final Exam Questions and Solutions

Hematopoiesis The process of blood cell formation Autoimmune disorder A disorder that occurs when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system Biologic response-modifying drugs A broad class of drugs that includes hematopoietic drug and immunomodulating drugs. Often referred to as biologic response modifiers, they alter the body's response to diseases such as cancer as well as autoimmune, inflammatory, and infectious diseases. EX: cytokines, monoclonal antibodies, and vaccines Immunostimulant A drug that enhances immune response through specific chemical interactions with particular immune system components. Immunosuppressant A drug that reduces immune response through specific chemical interactions with particular immune system components Rheumatoid arthritis An autoimmune disorder, Causes inflammation and tissue damage in joints, Symptoms: pain, stiffness, reduced range of motion Discuss the nursing process as it relates to biologic response modifying drugs. •Many of these medications are self-injected at home •Avoid infections, report fever •Maintain a healthy lifestyle •Blood tests needed to monitor hemoglobin •Normal = Male: 14 - 18g/dL, Female 12 - 16 g/dL Discuss the role or immunosuppressive therapy in organ transplantation and in the treatment of autoimmune disorders. Drugs that shut down some part of the immune system. Ex: lupus, chron's disease, MS, it is essential in organ transplants Vaccines Biologic agents used to stimulate the immune system; suspensions of live, attenuated, or killed microorganisms that can promote an artificially induced active immunity against a particular microorganism. They are another type of active immunizing drug. Immunization Process of introducing foreign proteins or in active cells to the body to trigger an immune response. Some give only once and give lifetime immunity