NSG 530 (NSG530)

Syphilis an STD that attacks many parts of the body and is caused by a small bacterium called a spirochete Chlamydia A sexually transmitted disease, the most common in developed countries, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Often producing no symptoms, it can cause infertility, chronic pain, or a tubal pregnancy if left untreated. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) a family of highly contagious viruses that effect mucous membranes and produce watery blisters that eventually...

A patient with a diagnosis of aplastic anemia has undergone allogenic bone marrow transplantation. Which of the following signs and symptoms would most clearly suggest the existence of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)? Presence of a pruritic rash that has begun to slough off A patient has developed pericarditis after developing acute glomerulonephritis, a development that may be attributable to the presence of similar epitopes on group A, hemolytic streptococci and the antigens in the patien...

obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absence of breathing; can produce daytime drowsiness and elevated blood pressure OSA manifestations -loud snoring -snorting -witnessed apnea -gasping during sleep -recurrent waking during sleep -choking OSA treatment 1. Weight loss and avoidance of alcohol 2. Nasal CPAP 3. Surgical widening of airway 4. Avoid use of sedatives 5. Oral appliances surfactant deficiency disorder Disorder c...

How does urinary sediment differentiate prerenal, intrarenal (glomerulonephritis), intrarenal (ATN), and postrenal AKI normal - bland prerenal - bland intrarenal (G) - active (hallmark) intrarenal (ATN) - muddy brown casts, renal tubular epithelial cells postrenal - bland How does urine sodium differentiate prerenal, intrarenal (glomerulonephritis), intrarenal (ATN), and postrenal AKI normal - 20 mEq/L prerenal - <10 mEq/L intrarenal (G) - <20 mEq/L intrarenal (ATN) - >40 mE...

Which component of the immune system is deficient in individuals with infections caused by viruses, fungi, or yeast? In which primary immune deficiency is there a partial-to-complete absence of T-cell immunity? How many months does it take for the newborn to be sufficiently protected by antibodies produced by its own B cells? Considering the effects of nutritional deficiencies on the immune system, severe deficits in calories and protein lead to deficiencies in the formation of wh...

Acute inflammation Neutralizes and destroys microorganisms What type of immunity prevents a neonate from developing an infection because he has maternal antibodies that he received in breast milk? Passive What type of immunity prevents a child from developing an infection because they have been vaccinated for it? Active What immunity prevents a man from developing an infection because he was infection with the same microorganism previously and recovered? Active What prevents a wo...

NSG 530 : Pathophysiology for Adv. Prac. - Wilkes University Exam 1, 2, 3 & 4. Complete Solution Package

Which of the following is least likely to contribute to the spread of HIV infection? a) Sharing of intravenous needles b) Oral sex c) Vaginal intercourse d) Mosquitoes - d) mosquitoes HIV is not spread through mosquitoes or other vectors. All the other options are known methods of spreading HIV. The nurse is caring for a client who has just learned that he is HIV positive. The client asks the nurse how long he has been able to infect others. Select the best response by the nurse...

Some fungi are components of normal human microflora - true A patient's primary care provider has ordered direct antigen detection in the care of a patient with a serious symptomatology of unknown origin. Which of the following processes will be conducted? - Introduction of monoclonal antibodies to a blood sample from the patient All organisms have the potential to cause infectious illness in humans - false A patient has begun taking acyclovir, an antiviral medication, to control herpe...

What percentage of test results in healthy people fall within the mean plus and minus two standard deviations? 95% T/F? The majority of the causes of disease are monogenic? False The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the ____. signs and symptoms of a disease The term prognosis refers to the: a. period of recovery and return to a normal state b. expected outcome of the disease c. mortality and morbidity rates for a given disease d. typical collection of...