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Cystic Fibrosis- Diagnosis and Management Strategies Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update (Graded A+) Cystic Fibrosis - Answers Genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system. CFTR Gene Mutation - Answers Mutation causing chloride reabsorption impairment in sweat glands. Sweat Chl...

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Cystic Fibrosis- Diagnosis and Management Strategies Exam Questions and Answers Latest Update
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Cystic Fibrosis - Answers Genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system.

CFTR Gene Mutation - Answers Mutation causing chloride reabsorption impairment in sweat glands.

Sweat Chloride Test - Answers Measures chloride concentration in sweat for diagnosis.

Normal Sweat Chloride Value - Answers Less than 30 mEq/L indicates normal function.

Positive Sweat Test - Answers Chloride level greater than or equal to 60 mEq/L.

Newborn Screening - Answers Mandated since 2010 to detect cystic fibrosis early.

Bronchodilators - Answers Medications used to open airways in lung disorders.

Mucolytics - Answers Medications that thin mucus for better airway clearance.

Mucomyst - Answers A mucolytic that enhances airway hydration.

Inhaled Hypertonic Saline - Answers Increases airway hydration and mucociliary clearance.

Anti-inflammatories - Answers Medications like ibuprofen to reduce lung inflammation.

Tobramycin - Answers Common antibiotic for chronic pulmonary infections.

Azithromycin - Answers Another antibiotic frequently used in cystic fibrosis.

Fat-soluble Vitamins - Answers Vitamins A, D, E, K given as supplements.

Pancreatic Replacement Enzymes - Answers Help with digestion and nutrient absorption.

Supplemental Calories - Answers Additional calories needed for weight maintenance.

CFTR Modulators - Answers Target specific CFTR gene mutation defects.

Lung Transplant - Answers Surgical option to extend life in cystic fibrosis.

Pancreas Transplant - Answers Surgical option for patients with pancreatic issues.

Transplant Risks - Answers Cystic fibrosis patients often face high surgical risks.

Disease Management - Answers Transplantation does not cure cystic fibrosis.

Symptom Reduction - Answers Initial symptom relief post-transplant, followed by redeveloping disease.

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