Sensitivity reactions - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 1: NSG530 / NSG 530 (Latest 2024 / 2025) - Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: When antibodies are formed against red blood cell antigens of the Rh system, how are the blood cells destroyed? a. Complement-mediated cell lysis b. Phagocytosis by macrophages c. Phagocytosis in the spleen d. Neutrophil granules and toxic oxygen products Answer: C Antibodies against platelet-specific antigens or against red blood cell antigens of th...

The 1/2 life of lithium is about? 24 hours Fluoxetine is the SSRI with the ______ WD risk? lowest due to long half life What antipsychotics are good for pts who miss doses of their meds? Antipsychotics with long half-lives: 1. Cariprazine(Vrylar): (2-4 days-active metabolites up to 3 weeks) 2. Abilify (3 days) 3. Brexipiprazole (4 days) 4. Pimozide (4-5 days) 5. Pimavanserin (2 days, active metabolites 8 days) Disulfiram's alcohol interactions persist for up to how l...

Type I Hypersensitivity Reactions (Type I HSR) What are the features of HSR in general? 1. over-reaction of the immune system in the absence of danger 2. Undesired reactions produced by the normal immune system 3. Under some circumstances, immunity, rather than providing protection, produces damaging, discomfort-inducing and sometimes fatal results what are the 4 types of hypersensitivity reaction based on? 1. immunological mechanism 2. time frame What are the immune reactant, antigen,...

NURS 5334 - FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE. Final Exam Blueprint Prescribing Basics: 2 questions Prescriptive authority regulated by the state BON in each state. Tall man lettering to highlight dissimilaries with look-alike names *Prescription contains… Physicians Name, Address, and telephone number are required to be included in the prescription. DEA number (two letters, five numbers) if the prescription is for controlled substance, Patient name and DOB (also may include address and wei...

Quiz 2: Infection Control Quiz (Unitek) Latest Version Graded A+ acronym for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA Airborne precautions Methods of infection control that must be used for patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei. Airborne precautions used for patients known or suspected to be infected with pathogens transmitted by airborne droplet nuclei antibody a type of protein the immune system produces to neu...

Chapter 03: The Alimentary Canal: Digestion and Absorption Stegeman: The Dental Hygienist’s Guide to Nutritional Care, 5th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Each is a portion of the alimentary canal, except one. Which is the exception? a. Oral cavity b. Pharynx c. Larynx d. Esophagus e. Small intestine ANS: C The larynx is not a portion of the alimentary canal. This tubular structure is approximately 30-ft long and comprises all the body parts through which food passes. DIF...

Common CAP pathogens Correct Answer S. Pneumoniae (most common) H. Influenzae (smokers/COPD) P. Aeruginosa (CF) CAP first line treatment Correct Answer Macrolides, Doxycyline, Amoxicillin what to give if 1st CAP treatment doesn't work? Correct Answer Respiratory Fluoroquinolone if not received abx in the past 3 months Mycoplasma pneumoniae Correct Answer atypical pneumonia; commonly seen in children pediatric atypical pneumonia treatment Correct Answer Macrolides (Erythromycin), i...

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Oral Consent Correct Answer Verbal permission, expressed in words (difficult to prove in court) Written Consent Correct Answer A signed consent Implied Consent Correct Answer Inferred from the patient's conduct or presumed (often used in an emergency) Blanket Form Correct Answer usually signed on admission, covers all general procedures Battery Form Correct Answer general form with blank spaces to fill in more descriptive terms Detail Form Correct Answer explains specifically the...

The nurse is teaching a patient with a latex allergy about preventing and treating allergic reactions. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates a need for further teaching? A. "My dentist should be told about my latex allergy." B. "My reactions are not severe; I will not need an EpiPen." C. "I should avoid foods such as bananas, avocados, and kiwi." D. "I will use vinyl gloves for activities such as housekeeping." correct answers B. "My reactions are not severe; I will not...

Test Bank Family Practice Guidelines 5th Edition Cash Glass Mullen Table of Contents Chapter 1. Health Maintenance Guidelines ...................................................................... 2 Chapter 2. Public Health Guidelines .............................................................................. 26 Chapter 3. Pain Management Guidelines ....................................................................... 50 Chapter 4. Dermatology Guidelines ......................................