100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Previously searched by you
Previously searched by you
logo
BI 234 RESPIRATORY DISEASES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE $9.99
Add to cart
Quickly navigate to
Preview
  2.  
  3. BI 234
  4.  
  5. BI 234

Exam (elaborations)

BI 234 RESPIRATORY DISEASES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
 0 purchase
  • Course
  • BI 234
  • Institution
  • BI 234

BI 234 RESPIRATORY DISEASES EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE streptococcal pharyngitis group A and beta hemolytic streptococci, Streptococcus pyogenes (g+), humans are reservoir (active cases or healthy asymptomatic carriers). transmitted by respiratory droplets ...

[Show more]

Preview 2 out of 6  pages

Document information

  • November 9, 2024
  • 6
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers

Subjects

  • bi 234 respiratory diseases exam questions and ans

Written for

  • BI 234
All documents for this subject (66)

Seller

avatar-seller
AcademicSuperScores

Reviews received

Content preview

BI 234 RESPIRATORY DISEASES EXAM QUESTIONS

AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

LATEST UPDATE


streptococcal pharyngitis

group A and beta hemolytic streptococci, Streptococcus pyogenes (g+), humans are

reservoir (active cases or healthy asymptomatic carriers). transmitted by respiratory

droplets or contaminated food, particularly unpasteurized milk. inflammation,

fever/chills, sore throat, tonsillitis, swollen lymph nodes, otitis media. detection through

agglutination test, most recover but complications can occur (scarlet fever, rheumatic

fever, acute glomerulonephritis, strep. shock syndrome, etc)

scarlet fever

caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, human reservoir, transmitted via respiratory

droplets. high fever, rash (neck and chest, can feel like sandpaper), enlarged and

reddened tongue. mostly affects children 5-12. treated by antibiotics

diphtheria

caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae (g+). Reservoir - healthy carriers, those sick

with diphtheria. transmitted via respiratory droplets. swollen + sore throats, swollen

lymph nodes. cardinal sign = membranous pharyngitis - grayish pseudomembrane

covering composed of mucus, dead cells, microorganisms, fibrous material. severe

complication = inflammation and membrane may obstruct airway. only infects mucous

, membranes, but produces deadly exotoxin that interferes with protein synthesis by

inactivating ribosomal protein factor (only can be produced by C. diptheriae that have

been infected by bacteriophages carrying tox gene). treatment = erythromycin, exotoxin-

neutralizing antitoxins, poor prognosis if antitoxin therapy is delayed. prevention via

Tdap vaccine

common cold

world's most common infectious disease, 1-3 day incubation, mild form of rhinitis,

sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis. runny nose, sneezing sore throat, mild cough, mild

aches and pain. 7-10 day duration. spread via droplets. 200+ strains, no vaccine.

rhinovirus majority of cases in spring and fall, coronavirus spreads more in winter but

indistinguishable from rhinovirus colds, 4 strains. adenovirus about 5% of causes, very

contagious, year round frequent in young children/infants. treatment = rest, nutrition,

hydration. avoid droplets. complication is croup, infection of larynx and trachea.

pertussis

"whooping cough." Bordella pertussis (g-). very contagious, spread by droplets, cling to

epithelial cilia. dangerous to young children, disruptive to adults and teens. human

reservoir. secretes toxin that paralyzes cilia. 3 stages = catarrhal (mild symptoms),

paroxysmal (labored breathing), convalescent (100 day cough). paroxysm - coughing fit

that empties lungs followed by forced inhalation, last until patient is exhausted or

vomits... up to 15 times per day. very dangerous in young children/newborns. in

adults/teens can cause weight loss, rib fractures, loss of bladder control, passing out,

etc. vaccines recommended, pregnant women who get vaccine can pass immunity to

infant.

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller AcademicSuperScores. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $9.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

69252 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 15 years now

Start selling
$9.99
  • (0)
Add to cart
Added