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Chap. 17 Immune System Medications Presentation Cont'd
Classification | Definition | Definition |
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Immune System Physiology | Lymphatic System | system similar to CVS, but without a pump that carries lymph, waste and immune cells throughout the body |
Lymphatic System | Lymph Nodes | bean shaped clusters of WBC |
Lymphatic System | Lymph Vessels | tubing throughout the body that transports lymph |
Lymphatic System | Lymphocytes | immune cells that attack invaders |
Lymphatic System | Lymph | fluid of the lymphatic system that transports immune cells |
Immune System Physiology | Bone Marrow | site of WBC production |
Immune System Physiology | White Blood Cells | cells that physically attack microorganisms and foreign invaders |
Immune System Physiology | Skin/Mucous Membranes | Protective barrier that prevents entry of microorganisms into the body |
Immune System Physiology | Spleen | store WBC and fight certain types of bacteria |
Immune System Physiology | Thymus | generates mature T-Cells (T-lymphocytes) that identify and destroys invaders |
Common Immune System Complications | Under active immune response | - Primary Immune Deficiency (present at birth) - Acquired Immune Deficiency |
Common Immune System Complications | Over active immune response | - Allergic reactions |
Common Immune System Complications | Autoimmune conditions | - Body “attacks” itself |
General Mechanism of Actions of Antibiotics | Bactericidal Agent | Bactericidal Agent |
General Mechanism of Actions of Antibiotics | Bacteriostatic Agent | inhibits the growth or reproduction of bacteria |
General Mechanism of Actions of Antibiotics | Antiseptic Agent | topical antibiotic that prevents bacterial |
General Mechanism of Actions of Antibiotics | Disinfectant | topical bactericidal agent |
General Mechanism of Actions of Antibiotics | The over prescribing of antibiotics has led to microbial resistance. Usually 10 day course of therapy, encourage completion of ALL of the medication to reduce microbial resistance. To maintain blood-serum levels of the antibiotic they should be tak | |
General Mechanism of Actions of Antibiotics | Swab counting trays with alcohol after dispensing to prevent cross contamination (especially with Sulfa drugs & Penicillins) MIX AS DIRECTED BY MANUFACTURER - Parenteral forms mixed inappropriately can cause tissue or vein irritation, renal | |
Antibiotics Subclasses | (a) Sulfonamides (b) Penicillins (c) Cephalosporins (d) Tetracyclines (e) Macrolides (f) Aminoglycosides (g) Quinolones |