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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 GALEN COLLEGE
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What is a physical and mechanical barrier? - Answer-Pg.143- Intact physical barriers act as a blockage to foreign
material entering the body. Ex: The constant shedding of
the epidermis and mucosal membranes aids in the removal of any micro organisms that attach to their surface
What is the difference between direct and indirect transmission? - Answer-Pg. 148
Direct (droplet) Ex: Sexual intercourse, or kissing
Indirect (Airborne) Ex: Measles
What is neutropenia and how does this put a pt at risk for acquiring diseases? - Answer-Neutropenia is an absolute neutrophil count less than 500.
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Affected pts are required protective isolation to prevent infections.
An opportunistic infection is an infection caused by pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa) that take advantage of an opportunity not normally available, such as a host with a weakened immune system, an altered microbiota (such as a disrupted gut microbiota), or breached integumentary barriers.
What are common characteristics of asthma? - Answer- Pg. 479 Airway obstruction that is reversible
Airway inflammation
Wheezing, dyspnea, and cough
If asthma is not treated properly it could develop into what two other conditions? - Answer-Emphysema and Bronchitis
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Which race/ethnicities are most at risk for developing asthma? Pg. 479 - Answer-Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood with a disproportionally high prevalence rate in African Americans, inner city dwellers and premature/low birth weight babies
Asthma is associated with the release of inflammatory chemicals from mast cells in the airways. The mechanisms stimulating the mast cell release are called what? - Answer-Pg. 479 Immunoglobulin (IgE)
What does peak expiratory flow rate check? - Answer-Pg.479 Best indictor of a reduction in airflow
Can asthma be allergy specific? Please explain. - Answer- Pg. 479 Allergic asthma (extrinsic) comprises of approximately 1/3 of all cases. Asthma is often associated with a history of hay fever or eczema, a positive history of disease, and positive skin test reaction to allergens (dust)
What causes exercise-induced asthma? - Answer-Pg. 479 A mediator is released that causes bronchial constriction while exercising (basophils and tissue mast cells)
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