Discoid lupus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

RN ATI - med/surg / ATI Med Surg RN 2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+ what is SLE - CORRECT ANSWER-chronic inflammatory disorder of the connective tissue of organ systems How to diagnose DLE - CORRECT ANSWER-skin biopsy How to diagnose SLE? - CORRECT ANSWER-immunological tests what can SLE lead to - CORRECT ANSWER-organ failure What does DLE stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-discoid lupus erythematosus what does DLE effects - CORRE...

Labs  Hbg 12-18  Hct 37-52%  WBC 5-10  RBC 4.2-6.1  PLT 150-400  PT 11-12.5 sec (1.5-2.5x normal on Coumadin = 16.5-31.25 sec)  INR 0.9-1.2 sec (Therapeutic level 2-3x normal = 1.8-3.6 sec)  PTT 60-70 sec (1.5-2.5x normal on Heparin = 90-175)  Na 135-145  K+ 3.5-5  Creatinine 0.5-1.2  BUN 10-20  Albumin 3.5-5  Mg 1.5-2.5  Ca 9-10.5  Cl 98-106  Phosphorus 2-4.5  Specific Gravity 1.005-1.030 Discoid lupus  Affects only ...

Midterm Exam - NR507 / NR 507// NR507 Midterm (Latest 2023 / 2024) : Advanced Pathophysiology – Chamberlain UNIVERSITY type 1 hypersensitivity reaction - ANSWER-allergic reaction, IgE mediated type 2 hypersensitivity reaction - ANSWER-cytotoxic and tissue/organ specific, IgG/IgM, macrophages are primary effector cells (Grave's disease) type 3 hypersensitivity reaction - ANSWER-systemic reaction that results in autoimmune disorders (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis), IgG/IgM wha...

NUR 265 EXAM 4 STUDY GUIDE. This is a complete and an all-inclusive guide to NUR 265 EXAM 4 STUDY GUIDE. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (313-317) ***TEMPERATURE***  Chronic, progressive, inflammatory connective tissue disorder that affects multiple body systems &organs o REMISSIONS/EXACCERBATIONS (can end up in the ICU) - Autoimmune o Attracted to KIDNEY’s—Lupus Nephritis is leading cause of death; this is direct damage to the kidneys  Poor survival associated with high creatinine...

3. Which of the following is a common effect of a type I hypersensitivity response to ingested substances? a. Contact dermatitis b. Urticaria c. Discoid lupus erythematosus d. Psoriasis ANS: B REF: 145

NURS 372 Exam 6, With Complete Solution 2024/2025. HIV Disease characterized by impaired immunity Contracted by sexual contact, parenterally, and perinatally HIV s/s Few symptoms at first but can increase as the disease progresses. Flu-like symptoms, lymphadenopathy (enlarged lymph nodes), weakness, night sweats, fever, weight loss, rashes Opportunistic infections (thrush), malignancies, endocrine complications, cardiovascular complications AIDS dementia complex AIDS wasting syndrome ...

AGNP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ (2023) What are the usual skin antibiotics? Keflex Penicillins *beta lactam activity What are skin antibiotics if someone is allergic to PNC? Macrolide - clarithromycin or azithromycin or Clindamycin Treatment for impetigo? topical mupirocin Herald patch is associated with what? pityriasis ABX for skin treatment with high MRSA suspicion? Bactrim Clinda Doxy What does angina show on ECG? ST depression ...

Innate immunity - the immunity we are born with Immune response: 3 levels/lines of protection - 1st line: physical, mechanical, & biochemical barriers 2nd line: the inflammatory response 3rd line: lymphocyte production most important immune defense - intact skin and mucous membranes (impermeable barrier) PAMP - pathogen associated molecular pattern surfaces of bacteria, viruses, and other microbes are covered with many foreign proteins foreign DAMP - damage associated mol...

A new graduate nurse practitioner has a patient presents with a hearing complaint. The patient states that they have had decreased hearing on the right side for the last month that is continuing to get worse. The NP completes both the Rinne and Weber tests. If the patient has Ménière's disease, what would be the expected finding on the Weber test? 1. AC is 2 times longer than BC 2. BC is 2 times longer than AC 3. The tuning fork lateralizes to the right ear 4. The tuning fork lateralize...

Discoid Lupus - Affects skin, isn't lethal Discoid lupus presents with ... - Macular Rash or Discoid Rash Discoid rash - red raised patches with scaling skin Malar Rash - Red flat or raised over cheeks (butterfly rash) Discoid Lupus Diagnostics - Skin Biopsy SLE - Chronic, progressive, Inflammation of connective tissue, and affects multiple body systems SLE in kidneys - Leading cause of death, presents with high creatinine, low hematocrit, proteinuria SLE is most common in ... - women ...