Goodpasture syndrome - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which autoantigens are responsible for the development of Crohn disease? 1. Crypt epithelial cells 2. Thyroid cell surface 3. Basement membranes of the lungs 4. Basement membranes of the glomeruli - Answer 1. Crypt epithelial cells Rationale: Crypt epithelial cells are considered the autoantigens responsible for Crohn disease. Thyroid cell surfaces are autoantigens responsible for Hashimoto thyroiditis. The pulmonary and glomerular basement membranes act as autoantigens respon...

What is the most common cause of nephrotic syndrome in children? - Minimal Change Disease Notes: About 90% of cases of nephrotic syndrome in children IgA nephropathy is often preceded by what type of infection? - URI Notes: GI infection is another but not as common Describe the findings on biopsy in a patient with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis - Crescent formation Notes: "The CRESCENT moon has a Really Pretty Glow (RPG)" A 7 yo boy presents accompanied by his mother. His mother...

1.What is the clinical presentation of Goodpasture's syndrome? Urinalysis: Specific gravity: 1.020. pH 5.5, 1+ albumin and large blood present. Chest XR positive for bilateral diffuse infiltrates. BUN 30, Cr 3.0 Symptoms: dyspnea with hemoptysis 2.What is Goodpasture syndrome? Damage to alveolar and renal glomerular basement membranes by cytotoxic antibody. 3.Initial treatment for Goodpasture's syndrome? Hospitalization, pulse dose of steroids, begin plasmapheresis and cycloph...

Chlorine/Chloramine testing: - ANSWER-When: R/O runs 15 mins before patient shift every 4 hours Where: After Primary carbon tank sample port Acceptable result: Less than or equal to 0.1 mg/L Action if results are too high post primary tank: Repeat the test Define the term AKI - ANSWER-- Term incorporates a wide spectrum of kidney issues - Includes acute kidney failure as well as less catastrophic kidney function changes - May dialyze in an out-patient facility until kidney function recov...

What are the anatomical structures of the urinary system? Correct Answer 2 Kidneys 2 Ureters Bladder Urethra Anatomical structure of kidneys, order of urine flow? Correct Answer kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra Kidneys produce urine which is transported by the ureters to the bladder where it is stored and eventually excreted from the body via the urethra. What is a nephron? Correct Answer Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney. They are a tubular structure that fil...

rheumatoid arthritis - Answer-chronic systemic disease characterized by inflammation of joints, stiffness, pain and swelling cause of rheumatoid arthritis - Answer-Exact cause not known Genetic factor is present. Familial predisposition Some links to viral infections s/s of rheumatoid arthritis - Answer-fatigue, Malaise, Anorexia, Joint Pain, Warmth, Swelling. Bilateral and Symmetrical Labs for RA - Answer-Positive RF, Positive Anti-CCP, Elevated ESR, Elevated CRP, Anemia, Thrombocy...

anti-Smith - SLE, specific ANti-Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase - T1DM Antithyroglobulin - Hashimoto Thyroiditis Anti-dsDNA - SLE, specific Anti-Basement Membrane - Goodpasture Syndrome Anti-ACh receptor - Myasthenia Gravis Anticardiolipin - SLE (antiphospholipid syndrome) Anticentromere - CREST Scleroderma Anti-Desmosome - Pemphigus Vulgaris Anti-Desmoglein - Pemphigus Vulgaris Antihemidesmosome - Bullous Pemphigoid Anti-Histone - Drug-Induced Lupus Anti-Jo-1 - Polymyositis, Dermatomyos...

Final Exam Review Nurs 6531 Deck 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are signs & symptoms of SIADH (Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone)? - Correct Answer ️️ -Increased production of ADH (antidiuretic hormone), hyponatremia, concentrated urine (from excess water resorption), elevated urine osmolality, mental status changes from cerebral edema. Diabetes insipidus is associated with what sodium level? - Correct Answer ️️ - Hypernatremia Psychogenic polydipsia results ...

Final Exam Review Nurs 6531 Deck 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What are signs & symptoms of SIADH (Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone)? - Correct Answer ️️ -Increased production of ADH (antidiuretic hormone), hyponatremia, concentrated urine (from excess water resorption), elevated urine osmolality, mental status changes from cerebral edema. Diabetes insipidus is associated with what sodium level? - Correct Answer ️️ - Hypernatremia Psychogenic polydipsia results ...

Chlorine/Chloramine testing: - ANSWER-When: R/O runs 15 mins before patient shift every 4 hours Where: After Primary carbon tank sample port Acceptable result: Less than or equal to 0.1 mg/L Action if results are too high post primary tank: Repeat the test Define the term AKI - ANSWER-- Term incorporates a wide spectrum of kidney issues - Includes acute kidney failure as well as less catastrophic kidney function changes - May dialyze in an out-patient facility until kidney function recov...