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Chagas Disease - Caused by Trypanosoma cruzi parasite passed in the feces of Reduviidae/kissing bug Penetrates broken skin or intact mucous membranes forming a pseudocyst releasing inflammatory infiltrates into myocytes; stains with Giemsa & Wright Romana sign occurs when portal of entry is the conjunctiva or eyelid May resulting in: Enlarged heart- CHF, sudden cardiac arrest Enlarged esophagus- difficulty swallowing Enlarged colon- abdominal pain or constipation Treat with benznidazole...

Chagas Disease - Caused by Trypanosoma cruzi parasite passed in the feces of Reduviidae/kissing bug Penetrates broken skin or intact mucous membranes forming a pseudocyst releasing inflammatory infiltrates into myocytes; stains with Giemsa & Wright Romana sign occurs when portal of entry is the conjunctiva or eyelid May resulting in: Enlarged heart- CHF, sudden cardiac arrest Enlarged esophagus- difficulty swallowing Enlarged colon- abdominal pain or constipation Treat with benzn...

Nursing 201 - Final Review questions and answers 2023/24 The nurse is caring for a PT recieving peritoneal dialysis. The PT suddenly complains of abdominal pain and chills. The PT's temperature is elevated. The nurse should do which of the following? A. Inform the provider of probable visceral perforation B. Check the PTs blood sugar C. Assess peritoneal dialysate return D. Evaluate the PTs neurological status - C You are caring for a PT who has hemodialysis later this morning. Whic...

OpenStax Microbiology Test Bank Chapter 19: Diseases of the Immune System * = Correct answer Multiple Choice 1. An allergy is an example of which of the following? A. a type I hypersensitivity* B. a type II hypersensitivity C. a type III hypersensitivity 2. If someone were accidentally given blood of the wrong type, which of the following is likely to occur? A. an autoimmune disorder B. anaphylaxis C. a hemolytic transfusion reaction* D. a type I hypersensitivity 3. Gran...

Stages of General Adaptation Syndrome 1. Alarm 2. Resistance/Adaptation 3. Exhaustion (allostatic overload) Alarm Stage of GAS organism recognizes stress, begins to respond Resistance Stage of GAS organism mobilizes body's resources for coping Exhaustion Stage of GAS only occurs if stress continues and adaptation is not successful allostatic overload the consequences of long-term elevations of stress-related catabolic hormones, including hypertension, wasted muscles, ulcers, fatigue,...

1. Define/differentiate between: A. Allergic Give specific examples of all three and be prepared to defend your answer. Allergy: Definition: Deleterious effects of hypersensitivity to environmental antigens. 1. Define/differentiate between: B. Autoimmunity Give specific examples of all three and be prepared to defend your answer. Autoimmunity: Definition: Disturbance in the immunological tolerance of self antigens to the point that the host own tissue are damaged Point out some well ...

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Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) Follows bone marrow transplantation. -Transplanted donor mature T cells that recognize self-tissue as foreign -new T-cells will be educated in the recipient's thymus -must be some histoincompatibility -the recipient must be immunocompromised -type IV hypersensitivity reaction Autograft From one part of the body to another Isograft transplant between genetically identical individuals (usually twins) Allograft organ transplant ...

Orthopedics Nurses Certification Exam 1|107 Questions with Verified Answers A nurse who has worked on an orthopedic unit for several years is encouraged by the nurse manager to become certified in orthopedic nursing. What will certification in nursing require and/or provide (select all that apply)? a. A certain amount of clinical experience b. Successful completion of an examination c. Membership in specialty nursing organizations d. Professional recognition of expertise in a specialty ar...

NUR 631 Midterm Exam Questions With Verified Answers. A jellylike fluid inside the cell in which the organelles are suspendedCytoplasm cytoplasm plasma membrane A selectively-permeable phospholipid bilayer forming the boundary of the cells Nucleus A part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction a minute cylindrical organelle near the nucleus in animal cells, occurring in pairs and involved in the development of spindle fibers in cell division. cent...