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Infectivity : The ability of a pathogen to invade and multiply in the host. Anemia : Most common blood disorder in children Hemolytic Anemia's of Newborns : Are Inherited, Congenital, or Both Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN) : Also called Erythroblastosis fetalis HDN : Alloimmune disorder in which maternal blood and fetal blood are antigenically incompatible causing the mother's immune system to produce antibodies against fetal erythrocytes. 2 Iron Deficiency Anemia : most ...

body's process for adapting to high hormone level : To adapt to high levels of hormones, some cells have the capacity to decrease the number of receptors for that hormone through the process of down-regulation. Cushing's Syndrome : excessive ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) production most commonly caused by an adrenal adenoma or a non-pituitary adenoma as is often seen with lung cancer. Clinical signs and symptoms: weight gain and hyperpigmentation of skin. Lab results that point ...

Hypersensitivity: Type 1 : -Mediated IgE -inflammation due to mast cell degranultion -anaphylactic, asthma, hay fever treatment: epinephrine Hypersensitivity: Type 2 : -Cytotoxic reaction: tissue specific -binds to the antigen ON THE CELL SURFACE -macrophages are primary effectors cells involved cause tissue damage or alter function Hypersensitivity 2 : -Graves Disease (hyperthyroidism) -alters function not destroy -blood transfusions reaction- transfused erythrocytes are destro...

Hypersensitivity: Type 1 : Type 1: Allergic reaction, Mediated by IgE, Inflammation due to mast cell degranulation Local symptoms: -itching -rash Systemic symptoms: -wheezing Most dangerous = anaphylactic reaction systemic response of hypotension, severe bronchoconstriction Main treatment: epinephrine reverses the effects Hypersensitivity: Type 2 : Type 2: Cytotoxic reaction; tissue specific (ex: thyroid tissue) Macrophages are the primary effectors cells involved 2 Can cause tis...

endometrial cycle : The 28 days of the menstrual cycle as they apply to the events in the uterus. The endometrial cycle has four subphases: menstruation, the proliferative phase, and the secretory phase, and the ischemic phase . proliferative phase : The second phase of the uterine (endometrial) cycle, during which the endometrium (shed off during menstration is rebuilt). This phase of the cycle is under the control of estrogen, secreted from the follicle developing in the ovary durin...

H1 Receptors : -Promotes inflammation -Smooth muscle contraction- especially those in the bronchi -Vasodilation -Edema -Hives -More awake and alert Leukotrienes : -Inflammatory mediator -Stimulates contraction of smooth muscles in bronchioles -Overproduction causes inflammation in asthma and allergic rhinitis H2 Receptors : -Antiinflammatory -Suppresses leukocyte function -Decreased histamine -Increased gastric acid production 2 -Smooth muscle relaxation Prostaglandins : A gro...

Acute renal failure : Reversible Determining prognosis- kidneys respond to diuretic with good output; this indicates that kidneys are functioning well Acute Pyelonephritis : Diagnosing by clinical symptoms alone can be difficult; can be similar to cystitis Diagnosis established by: -Urine culture -Urinalysis (WBC casts indicates pyelonephritis, but may not always be present) -Signs/Symptoms -Complicated pyelonephritis requires blood cultures and urinary tract imaging Renal Calculi (R...

Advanced Pathophysiology Module

GNRS515 - Advanced Pathophysiology

advanced pathophysiology exam