NURS 5315

Examine the basic concepts of cancer nomenclature and biology. a. Identify the cancer types which produce the tumor markers alpha fetoprotein, carcinoembryonic antigen, beta human chorionic gonadotropin, and prostate specific antigen. Tumor Marker Origin Alpha Fetoprotein Liver and Germ Cells Carcinoembryonic Antigen GI, Pancreas, Lung, Breast, etc Beta Human Chorionic gonadotropin Germ Cells Prostate Specific Antigen Prostate b. Identify the origins of a cancer based on the following...

Examine the structure and function of the immune system. a. Describe how the normal function of T-lymphocyte and B-lymphocyte cells differ. i. T Cells- Cell mediated immunity. 1. “cluster of differentiation” 2. CD4 cells- t-helper or t4 cells a. Release lymphokines to begin inflammatory process b. Mediate delayed sensitivity. (TB skin test). 3. CD8 cells aka t cells, killer t, and t8. a. Kill viruses by releasing cytotoxic chemicals 4. Memory T a. Remember the antigen and respond q...

Cellular Physiology 1. Analyze the steps of the action potential. ● Sodium permeability increases, sodium ions move into the cell increasing positivity, depolarization is occurring, action potential threshold is reached as cell becomes more positive, potassium permeability increases, potassium ions leave the cell, repolarization is occurring, resting membrane potential is reestablished. · The action potential carries signals along the nerve or muscle cell and conveys information from o...

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Altered Cellular Function and Cancer Module Core Concepts and Objectives with Advanced Organizers Cellular Physiology 1. Analyze the steps of the action potential. ● Sodium permeability increases, sodium ions move into the cell increasing positivity, depolarization is occurring, action potential threshold is reached as cell becomes more positive, potassium permeability increases, potassium ions leave the cell, repolarization is occurring, resting membrane...

1. Analyze the pathologic consequences of fluid volume disorders on the mechanisms of fluid homeostasis. a. Explain the three main fluid compartments and describe how fluid shifts between the compartments and the implications for clinical practice. Total body water is approximately 60% of the body weight and is spread between the three main fluid compartments. Fluid Compartments Definition Pattern of Fluid Shifts Clinical Implications Intravascular Main ECF compartment The intravascular...