4 types of infections Correct Answer viral, bacterial, fungal,
protozoa
5 cardinal signs of inflammation Correct Answer heat, redness,
swelling, pain, loss of function
Abnormal WBC findings Correct Answer > 10,000
acquired immunity Correct Answer immunity that the body
develops after it overcomes a disease, or through inoculation
(such as vaccination)
Active immunity Correct Answer Develops after introducing a
foreign antigen resulting in the formation of antibodies or
sensitized T lymphocytes. It can come from a vaccine, exposure
to an infection or disease, or another person's antibodies
(infection-fighting immune cells). There are two types: humoral
(antibody-mediated) and cellular (cell-mediated).Examples:
Lifetime immune response developed from immunization.
, Immune response developed after exposure to infectious
pathogens.
acute infection Correct Answer comes on rapidly, with severe
but short-lived effects
Acute inflammation Correct Answer Is the immediate response
to tissue injury and is short in duration (minutes to days) with
the majority of activity taking place in the first 12 to 24 hours.
Can be classified as localized or systemic. Role is to eradicate
the harmful stimuli from the body and to initiate repair.
Examples: Flu, Hives, Bursitis, Sprain,
administration of antibiotics Correct Answer order of culture
sensitivity is done before 1st dose of antibacterial/antibiotic
Adolescence development Correct Answer -puberty begins
-growth spurt F:9-14 M: 10-16-independence
-impulse control not fully developed-nutritional needs increase
Adverse effect Correct Answer worse version of side effect
that, so bad that drug cannot be taken anymore
age related declines in health Correct Answer -loss of senses
-decline in immune system
-wear & tear of skin, bones and joints
-changes in hormones
-less effective vaccines
-cancer
-smaller kidneys
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