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CCMA CH 7
CCMA CH 7 REVIEW (Pathophysiology - Lymphatic/Immune)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) | causes: HIV virus symptoms: low t-cell counts, fever, diaphoresis, susceptibility to frequent infection, weight loss treatment: antiretroviral meds to slow progression, treatment of secondary infections w/ antibiotics, no cure |
| Lymphedema | causes: parasitic infection, trauma, surgical removal of lymph nodes symptoms: persistent tissue swelling treatment: compression stockings, lymphedema pump, surgery |
| Mononucleosis | causes: Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus symptoms: extreme fatigue, sore throat, fever treatment: supportive case |
| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | causes: medications, bacterial infections, autoimmune symptoms: fatigue, body pain, facial butterfly rash, headaches, nausea, hair loss, weight loss, anemia, shortness of breath treatment: NSAIDs (steroids, topical, creams) |
| Celiac Disease | causes: genetic defect, lack of enzyme that breaks down gluten, eating gluten causes autoimmune reaction symptoms: weight loss, bloating, loose stools, eventual systemic organ wasting from lack of nutrients, malabsorption treatment: gluten-free diet |