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infection,immunity

NUR 115 Infection, Immunity, and Inflammation

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A body-wide, complex, interrelated group of cells, tissues, and organs that work within a dynamic communication network to protect the body from attacks by foreign antigens. IMMUNITY
An immunological defense against tissue injury, infection, or allergy. Redness(rubor), pain (dolor), heat (calor), and swelling (tumor) are s/s of this. INFLAMMATION
Pathogen that can causes an allergic response that is typcially not offensive. ALLERGEN
An autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the synovial fluid and the body's immune system destroys cartilage and bone rheumatoid arthritis
Result of immune system failure to distinguish between self and non self. Examples are Diabetes type I, Lupus, Graves Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
Act of engulfing and digesting pathogens PHAGOCYTOSIS
The fighter cells of the immune system, the count is elevated with bacterial infections. normal count is 4-10 WHITE BLOOD CELLS
Invasion by microorganisms, multiplication of invading organisms, and resulting tissue damage INFECTION
Lab test to detect inflammation, normal level is 0-10 mm/hr ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
A method of receiving active acquired immunity vaccine
Also known as clean technique medical asepsis
Set of specific practices and procedures performed to make equipment and areas free from all microorganisms, also called sterile technique surgical asepsis
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea "big three"- common side effects of antibiotics
Microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi) antigen
Caused by bacteria that has become resistant to antibiotics MRSA
usually caused by taking long term antibiotics, symptoms include sever diarrhea, must use soap and water on hands, must use bleach to clean rooms and medical equipment C. Diff
Increased during inflammatory process to allow neutrophils and macrophages, oxygen and nutrients to be delivered to injury site PERMEABILITY
The body must form antibodies against pathogen, after vaccines or exposure to pathogens. ACTIVE ACQUIRED IMMUNITY
Rest, ice, compression, elevation effective management of sprains and strains RICE METHOD
Period of time where person is contagious but may not have any symptoms at all INCUBATION PERIOD
This type of immunity is present at birth to provide protection from disease innate immunity
Serious adverse effect of antibiotics, indicated by rise in bun and creatinine indicating kidney damage NEPHROTOXICITY
Ringing in the ears, sign of ototoxicity with certain antibiotic therapy TINNITIS
Drug to help slow progression of rheumatoid arthritis Methotrexate
Aminoglycoside antibiotic, Side effects/adverse reactions: Nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, DO NOT GIVE with muscle relaxers Gentamicin
Antifungal, adverse effects include: rash and hepatotoxicity Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Penicillin, Side effects/adverse reactions: take with food to help avoid upset stomach, interferes with oral contraceptives Amoxicillin
Infection as a result of antibiotic therapy, yeast infections, C. Diff Secondary infection
Attach to pathogens to flag it as "non-self" for the immune system to recognize and destroy antibody
Tetracycline antibiotic, can stain teeth, teach patient to stay out of direct sunlight Doxycycline
Sulfonamide, can treat UTIs quickly Co-trimoxazole (Bactrim)
Lincosamide antibiotic, high risk for causing C. diff, treats more serious infections Clindamycin
Treatment of a symptomatic infection, started before specific culture information has been received. Empiric
Treatment with antibiotics to prevent infection prior to high risk procedures Prophylactic
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