Bordetella pertussis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Virulence characteristics, unique properties, and diseases caused by: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, - -virulent strains contain cord factor (cell wall component) which is necessary to cause disease -3 types: primary (results from initial infection), secondary (reestab. of active infection after period of dormancy), disseminated (when infection spreads thru body) -high risk ppl are those who contact infected persons and those with immunodeficiencies (HIV--combo has 90% chance of death) -diagno...

CEA - ️️Which tumor marker is used for colorectal cancer? 18-23 days; it binds with neonatal Fc receptor - ️️What is the half-life of IgG? Why is the duration of the half-life significant? Nasopharyngeal swab - ️️Which of the following is the most suitable specimen for the isolation of Bordetella pertussis? lower, higher - ️️Potassium, calcium, and total protein are ___________ in capillary specimens, where glucose is typically _______________ than in venous blood. FI...

CEA - ️️Which tumor marker is used for colorectal cancer? 18-23 days; it binds with neonatal Fc receptor - ️️What is the half-life of IgG? Why is the duration of the half-life significant? Nasopharyngeal swab - ️️Which of the following is the most suitable specimen for the isolation of Bordetella pertussis? lower, higher - ️️Potassium, calcium, and total protein are ___________ in capillary specimens, where glucose is typically _______________ than in venous blood. FI...

Virulence: mycolic acid in cell wall causes slow growth, protection from lysis once bacteria are phagocytized, capacity for intracellular growth, resistance to Gram-staining, detergents, many antimicrobial drugs, and dessication - Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Unique properties: grows very slowly, can live within macrophages, tuberculin skin test--positive when red swelling appears, BCG vaccine is used in countries w/ lots of TB cases, effective on 80% of children and 20-50% of adults, cord fact...

NURS 406 Study Guide for Exam 2 *Know for each disease process: pathophysiology, prevention, evaluation, S & S, assessment, management, monitoring, complications, and teaching Infectious Disease 1. Pertussis: bordetella pertussis a. Pathophysiology i. Aka whooping cough ii. Spread: resp droplets, direct contact iii. Isolation: droplet b. Prevention: vaccine c. Evaluation: positive nasopharyngeal culture d. S/S Catarrhal Duration: 1-2 wks Symptoms: Rhinorrhea, mild cough, low grade ...

Which of the following is a characteristic of all enterics? Ans: glucose fermentation Gonorrhea is often asymptomatic in women because __________. Ans: The cervix is usually the site of infection The major sign of pertussis occurs during which of the following phases of the disease? Ans: paroxysmal phase Of the pathogenic forms of Escherichia coli, the strain O157:H7 is the primary cause of hemorrhagic colitis, or bloody diarrhea, and can progress to the often fatal hemolytic uremic sy...

PAEA INTERNAL MEDICINE EOR PULMONOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS Acute Bronchitis - ANSWER self-limited inflammation of LARGE airways cough WITHOUT pneumonia Caused by: MC viruses (Adenovirus also influenza, Parainfluenza, Coronavirus, Rhinovirus, RSV, Mycoplasma, chlamydia, pertussis) Often follows URI Acute Bronchitis Symptoms - ANSWER self-limiting (depends on degree of airway involvement) CHRONIC COUGH +/- (50%) sputum Actue Bronchitis Dx - ANSWER usually...

WGU D220 - RA Review Exam (2024) || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) WGU D220 - RA Review Exam (2024) || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) Which data in a medical record would inform the nurse that a PRN pain medication can be administered to the patient? - ANSWER-The medication administration record and the nursing assessment notes from the last shift indicate the patient's level of comfort. Which information in a patient's medical record will help a nurse plan and manage the patient's p...

Pulmology Review Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Most common bacterial pneumonia organisms - Answer-Strep pneumo (MC) M. cat H. flu Characteristics of klebsiellsa pneumonia - Answer-Alcolohics currant jelly sputum gram negative Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria - Answer-Atypical bacterium walking pneumonia What is mc viral pneumonia - Answer-influenza a/b Fungal pneuomnia organisms - Answer-Histoplasma capsulatum coccidioides immitis Fungal treatment and at risk pneumonia - ...

Pulmology Review Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Most common bacterial pneumonia organisms - Answer-Strep pneumo (MC) M. cat H. flu Characteristics of klebsiellsa pneumonia - Answer-Alcolohics currant jelly sputum gram negative Mycoplasma pneumoniae bacteria - Answer-Atypical bacterium walking pneumonia What is mc viral pneumonia - Answer-influenza a/b Fungal pneuomnia organisms - Answer-Histoplasma capsulatum coccidioides immitis Fungal treatment and at risk pneumonia - ...