Cryptococcosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Barbie, age 27, had her spleen removed after an automobile accident. You are seeing her in the office for the first time since her discharge from the hospital. She asks you how her surgery will affect her in the future. How do you respond? A. "Your red blood cell production will be slowed." B. "Your lymphatic system may have difficulty transporting lymph fluid to the blood vessels." C. "You'll have difficulty storing the nutritional agents needed to make red blood cells." D. "You may...

Fungi - Organisms that exhibit dimorphism and grow on Sabouraud's medium (low pH) Sabouraud agar - Type of agar used for most fungi? Trichophyton - Organism that causes athlete's foot (tinea pedis) Trichophyton - Which fungal infection leads to superficial skin disease? Epidermophyton & microsporum - What organisms cause dermatophytosis? Aspergillus - Alfatoxin is produced by what fungus? Intracellular parasite - Cell immunity is most important for? Cryptococcus - ...

Which of the following white blood cells types are elevated in parasitic infections, hypersensitivity reactions and autoimmune disorders? 1. Neutrophils 2. Eosinophils 3. Basophils 4 Monocytes 2. Eosinophils Mrs. Jameson complains of unilateral blurry vision and partial blindness in the left eye. On physical examination, you find decreased peripheral vision on her left side. Funduscopic examination reveals cotton wool spots. Your most likely diagnosis is: 1. cryptococcosis 2. toxopla...

TEST BANK For Current Medical Diagnosis And Treatment 2024, 63rd Edition By Maxine Papadakis, All Chapters 1 - 42, Verified Newest Version 1265556032 · 9781265556037 By Maxine A. Papadakis, Stephen J. McPhee, Michael W. Rabow, Kenneth R. McQuaid, Monica Gandhi 1. Disease Prevention & Health Promotion General Approach to the Patient Health Maintenance & Disease Prevention Prevention of Infectious Diseases Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention of Osteoporosis Prevention of Physical Inac...

An older adult client has been diagnosed with candidiasis and prescribed fluconazole. What aspect of the client's health status should warrant close monitoring by the nurse? The client has atrial fibrillation and takes warfarin daily A parent has informed the nurse that she has been applying an over the counter antifungal to her infant's buttocks and perineal region for a rash. What question related to safety should the nurse ask the parent? "Are there any open wounds on the areas wh...

NWHSU - Infectious Disease Final Bird handlers are at risk for what Chlamydia disease? - Answer- Chlamydia psittaci What are the signs and symptoms of pneumococcal pneumonia? - Answer- Rapid raise in temp Chest pain Chills Productive cough - purulent or blood tinges In severe case - cyanosis and confusion What is the most common cause of community-acquired typical pneumonia? - Answer- Streptococcus pneumonia What is the most common cause of atypical pneumonia? - Answer- Mycoplasm...

PACKRAT 5 Exam Questions with Correct A 6 y/o male presents w/ hemarthrosis of the L knee. Coag studies: PT 12.5s (normal12- 14 sec), INR 1.0, aPTT 58s (normal 18-28 sec), platelet 430,000/microliter (normal 150,000-450,000/microliter), & bleeding time 4m (normal 2-12m). Which is the best tx option for this pt? A. Desmopressin acetate B. Corticosteroids C. Vitamin K D. Cryoprecipitate - Answer-(u) A. Desmopressin acetate is indicated in von Willebrand's disease, which presents with a prol...

NR511 Final Exam Davis Practice Questions Which of the following white blood cells types are elevated in parasitic infections, hypersensitivity reactions and autoimmune disorders? 1. Neutrophils 2. Eosinophils 3. Basophils 4 Monocytes 2. Eosinophils Mrs. Jameson complains of unilateral blurry vision and partial blindness in the left eye. On physical examination, you find decreased peripheral vision on her left side. Funduscopic examination reveals cotton wool spots. Your most likely dia...

Maxine A. Papadakis; Stephen J. McPhee; Michael W. Rabow; Kenneth R. McQuaid McGraw-Hill Education / Medical ISBN 9781264687343, 1264687346 ISBN 9781264687343, 1264687346 ISBN 9781264687749, . Disease Prevention & Health Promotion General Approach to the Patient Health Maintenance & Disease Prevention Prevention of Infectious Diseases Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention of Osteoporosis Prevention of Physical Inactivity Prevention of Overweight & Obesity Cancer Prevention Prevention o...

What is the best position for a thoracentesis? correct answers -sitting upright with elbows on an overbed table and feet supported What are signs of AIDS from a patient diagnosed with HIV 12 years ago? correct answers -opportunistic infection (ex: esophageal candidiasis) -CD4 count less than 200 cells/uL -extrapulmonary cryptococcosis a patient has anorexia secondary to chemo, the nurse should use which strategy to increase the pts caloric intake? correct answers -add skim milk powder, c...