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NUR231 Pathophysiology Exam-1
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NUR231 Pathophysiology Exam-1
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1-55 of 55What is Apoptosis?
Programmed cell death
What is a Monocyte and what should normal differential % be?
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-Agranulocyte that floats around in blood but once diapedesis occurs they
are then called macrophages.
-suggest infection recovery.
-3-8%.
Cancer risk factors:
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genetics, viruses, radiation, chemicals, biological, age, diet, hormones.
These can be modifiable vs. non-modifiable.
What immune cell is Primarily affected, why does this cause such a huge problem and
can HIV be destroyed?
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-Infect T-helper (CD4) cell of host.
-Problem because once there is T-cell proliferation Killer T-cells start
destroying T-helper cells resulting in severe immunodeficiency leaving
door open for opportunistic infections.
-HIV can't be destroyed but AntiVirals can be given to control viral
reproduction.
Idiopathic infection
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, Diseases that have no identifiable cause
What is a lymphocyte and what should normal differential % be?
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-type of agranulocyte (WBC).
examples) B and T-cells.
-20-25%.
Prevalence
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Number of cases in population during specified period.
Patho and treatment of burns:
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