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Intro. to Pathophysiology
Immunology
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06/11/2010

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Term
The immune system has an effect on (no/some/every) other system.
Definition
Every
Term
The main function of the immune system.
Definition
Protection
Term
Immunity is _____ or _____; _____ or _____.
Definition
Innate/adapted; passive/active
Term
List the 4 components of the innate immune system.
Definition
1. Physical barriers
2. White blood cells
3. Chemical mediators
4. Inflammation
Term
Describe innate immunity.
Definition
You have it b/c you exist; nonspecific; always present; non-adaptive; doesn't require prior exposure; relatively unchanging
Term
Physical barriers include:
Definition
Skin; GI tract; acidic locations; high temps; respiratory linings; ciliated cells; body hair; canals/tracts
Term
The GI tract is considered a physical barrier b/c...
Definition
...resident bacteria take-up adhesion sites.
Term
Respiratory linings are considered physical barriers b/c...
Definition
...of mucosal membranes.
Term
List the 4 white blood cells of the innate immune system.
Definition
1. Neutrophils
2. Basophils
3. Eosinophils
4. Monocytes
Term
All 4 white blood cells of the innate immune system are considered...
Definition
...leukocytes.
Term
List the 3 WBCs that are granulocytes.
Definition
1. Neutrophils
2. Basophils
3. Eosinophils
Term
Which 3 WBCs are polymorphonuclear?
Definition
1. Neutrophils
2. Basophils
3. Eosinophils
Term
Define polymorphonuclear.
Definition
A single nucleus that looks like it has multiple nuclei.
Term
The cytoplasm of a neutrophil contains what?
Definition
1. Peroxidase
2. Lysozome
Term
The nucleus of a neutrophil has ____ lobes.
Definition
2-5
Term
Describe the size of a neutrophil.
Definition
Larger than a RBC.
Term
Which WBC is highly mobile and fast?
Definition
Neutrophil
Term
Which WBC is 1st to the site of injury?
Definition
Neutrophil
Term
Which WBC is nonspecifically phagocytic?
Definition
Neutrophil
Term
What is a bar body?
Definition
An inactive chromosome on the lobe of a neutrophil nucleus that indicates gender.
Term
What happens to a neutrophil during the inflammation process?
Definition
It dies and becomes pus.
Term
Where is a neutrophil born?
Definition
Bone marrow
Term
The granules of this WBC stain blue or purple to ____ dyes.
Definition
Basohpil; basic
Term
List the chemical mediators of a basophil.
Definition
1. Histamine
2. Heparin
3. Leukotrienes
Term
Regarding basophils, histamine causes what 3 things?
Definition
1. Bronchoconstriction
2. Vasodilation
3. Increased capillary permeability
Term
Histamine causes a/an _____ response in the bronchioles.
Definition
Excitatory
Term
Histamine causes a/an _____ response in the blood vessels.
Definition
Inhibitory
Term
What is the function of heparin?
Definition
Anti-coagulant
Term
What is the function of leukotrienes?
Definition
Bronchoconstriction
Term
Describe the size of basophils.
Definition
Larger than RBCs.
Term
T/F When the body responds to damaged tissue, it doesn't know the exact location of the damage, which is why it responds all over the body.
Definition
True
Term
A basophil nucleus has _____ lobes.
Definition
2-3
Term
Which WBC is the least abundant?
Definition
Basophil
Term
The granules of which WBC stain pink or orange in response to _____ stains?
Definition
Eosinophil
Term
Describe the size of an eosinophil.
Definition
Larger then RBCs, neutrophils, basophils
Term
The nucleus of an eosinophil has _____ lobes.
Definition
2 (bi)
Term
Which WBC is both innate and adapted?
Definition
Eosinophil
Term
What are the 2 innate functions of an eosinophil?
Definition
1. Antiparasitic
2. Regulate basophil activity
Term
What is te adapted function of an eosinophil?
Definition
Phagocytose antigen/antibody complexes
Term
When is an antigen/antibody complex formed?
Definition
On any contact after the initial contact with an illness; once the antibodies have been made for it).
Term
Which WBC is an agranulocyte?
Definition
Monocyte
Term
Describe the cytoplasm of a monocyte.
Definition
Smooth
Term
Which WBC is the largest cell in the blood?
Definition
Monocyte
Term
The nucleus of a monocyte has _____ lobes.
Definition
One kidney bean/horseshoe shaped nucleus
Term
What is the main function of a monocyte?
Definition
Phagocytosis
Term
What's unique about a monocyte?
Definition
It's born in the bone marrow w/ an address tag, goes to a specific tissue, sometimes changes structurally, and becomes a macrophage.
Term
Monocytes are found in the...
Definition
...blood and bone marrow.
Term
What is a major aspect of monocyte maturation?
Definition
Getting to a specific tissue.
Term
Define macrophage.
Definition
A tissue specific monocyte.
Term
What are 4 examples of macrophages and their locations.
Definition
1. Microglial cells - CNS
2. Kupffer cells - liver
3. Osteoclasts - bone
4. Histeocyte - CT proper
Term
Which of the 4 macrophage examples has zero immune function. What is its function?
Definition
Osteoclast; breakdown bone into calcium
Term
List 6 chemical mediators.
Definition
1. Histamine
2. Leukotrienes
3. Complementary proteins (system)
4. Interleukins
5. Interferon
6. Bradykinin (kinin)
Term
Where is histamine utilized?
Definition
1. Basophils
2. Mast cells
Term
What is a mast cell?
Definition
A CT specific type of basophil close to surfaces.
Term
Where are leukotrienes utilized?
Definition
1. Basophils
2. Mast cells
Term
What is a function of mast cells?
Definition
Bronchoconstriction
Term
What is a function of complementary proteins?
Definition
Enhance phagocytosis for WBCs.
Term
What are 2 functions of interleukins?
Definition
1. Proliferation of WBCs
2. Cause fever
Term
What is a function of interferon?
Definition
Makes you feel crappy.
Term
What is a function of bradykinin?
Definition
Vasodilation
Term
T/F Inflammation is synonymous w/ infection.
Definition
False; is not
Term
T/F Infection can cause inflammation.
Definition
True
Term
What happens as a result of any tissue damage?
Definition
Inflammation
Term
What are the 2 mechanisms of inflammation?
Definition
1. Vasodilation
2. Increase in capillary permeability
Term
What 2 chemical mediators cause vasodilation?
Definition
1. Bradykinin
2. Histamine
Term
List 4 manifestations of inflammation.
Definition
1. Swelling
2. Redness
3. Heat
4. Tenderness/pain
Term
Explain swelling in inflammation.
Definition
Send more fluid to a location; increases capillary hydrostatic pressure; increases amount of fluid exiting capillaries; b/c capillaries are more leaky, proteins get out and pull water with them
Term
Explain redness in inflammation.
Definition
Blood flow
Term
Explain heat in inflammation.
Definition
Blood flow; chemical mediators
Term
Explain tenderness/pain in inflammation.
Definition
Fluid pressure; chemical mediators
Term
Describe adapted immunity.
Definition
Concerned w/ making antibodies against something; always very specific; requires prior exposure; antibody/cell type #s increase during exposure
Term
What is the key component of adapted immunity?
Definition
Antibody production
Term
What major cell type is part of adapted immunity?
Definition
Lymphocytes
Term
List the 3 adapted immunity lymphocytes.
Definition
1. B-cells
2. T-cells
3. Natural killer cells
Term
Which of the 3 lymphocytes is granular?
Definition
Natural killer cells
Term
Which of the 3 lymphocytes are agranular?
Definition
B-cells, T-cells
Term
This lymphocyte is born and matures in the bone marrow.
Definition
B-cells
Term
This lymphocyte is born in the bone marrow and matures in the thymus.
Definition
T-cells
Term
What are the 2 B-cell maturation requirements?
Definition
1. Self vs. non-self recognition
2. Make and secrete correct antibody
Term
T/F Immunocompetency is the maturation process used to describe both leukocytes and lymphocytes.
Definition
False; lymphocytes only
Term
Self vs. non-self recognition requires what?
Definition
Being exposed to every single part of us.
Term
What percentage of B-cells and T-cells is usually destroyed in the maturation process?
Definition
90%
Term
List the 2 types of B-cells.
Definition
1. Plasma B
2. Memory B
Term
Antibodies are also known as _____.
Definition
Immunoglobulins (Ig)
Term
Which B-cell makes all antibodies?
Definition
Plasma B
Term
What do antibodies serve as?
Definition
Markers for destruction of anything we want to get rid of.
Term
List the 5 antibody classes.
Definition
1. IgG
2. IgM
3. IgE
4. IgA
5. IgD
Term
Define extravascular.
Definition
Lives in interstitial fluid.
Term
Define intravascular.
Definition
Live in plasma.
Term
Which antibody is the smallest?
Definition
IgG
Term
Which antibody is specifically extravascular?
Definition
IgG
Term
Which antibdy is specifically intravascular?
Definition
IgM
Term
Which antibody is the most abundant?
Definition
IgG
Term
Which antibody is used commonly as IV Igs?
Definition
IgG
Term
Which 2 antibodies activate complementary proteins?
Definition
IgG, IgM
Term
Which antibody is big?
Definition
IgM
Term
Which antibody is made first?
Definition
IgM
Term
T/F When immunized, the body typically makes certain antibody classes per each immunization.
Definition
False; makes all 5 antibody classes
Term
Which antibody is associated with allergies and why?
Definition
IgE; it lives on basophils and mast cells which are always associated with a histamine response
Term
Which antibody is antiparasitic?
Definition
IgE
Term
Which antibody lives on the skin and mucosal membranes?
Definition
IgA
Term
Adhesion sites include...
Definition
...skin and mucosal membranes.
Term
Where does IgD live?
Definition
On the surface of plasma B cells.
Term
What is the function of IgD?
Definition
Unknown
Term
What is the function of memory B cells?
Definition
To make an immune library that gets passed on.
Term
What is the function of T-cells?
Definition
Find and bind
Term
Where do T-cells get their binding ability?
Definition
Surface T-cell receptors (TCR)
Term
List the 2 requirements of T-cell maturation.
Definition
1. Self vs. non-self recognition
2. Ability to express correct TCRs
Term
Which lymphocyte is very important concerning immunodeficiencies?
Definition
T-cells
Term
List the 3 types of T-cells.
Definition
1. Helper T
2. Cytotoxic T
3. Regulatory/suppressor T
Term
What is the surface protein marker for each T-cell?
Definition
Helper T - CD+4
Cytotoxic T - CD8
Regulatory/suppressor T - CD8+CD45RA+
Term
What, essentially is a surface protein marker?
Definition
A nametag that says what kind of cell it is.
Term
T/F All cells in the body have a CD surface protein marker.
Definition
True
Term
Helper T cells are _____.
Definition
Helpers
Term
What are the 2 functions of helper T cells?
Definition
1. Antigen presentation
2. Antibody production
Term
What is the function of cytotoxic T cells?
Definition
Kill by poking holes in cell membranes
Term
Which T-cell most commonly fights virally infected cells?
Definition
Cytotoxic T
Term
Which of the T-cells is the least common?
Definition
Regulatory/suppressor T
Term
What is the function of the regularoty/suppressor T cells and what WBC is it similar to in function?
Definition
T-cell watchdog; eosinophils
Term
Which is the least abundant lymphocyte?
Definition
Natural killer cells
Term
What is another name for NK cells?
Definition
Large granular lymphocytes (LGLs)
Term
List 3 functions of NK cells.
Definition
1. Protect from malignancies/unpatterned growth
2. Aid in ability to fight cancer
3. Phagocytosis
Term
Define passive immunity.
Definition
Body is not responding/changing/growing/developing/enhancing the immune system as a result of anything; you're receiving something that haleps w/out making your immune system stronger.
Term
Give 2 examples of passive immunity.
Definition
1. Antibiotics
2. IgG (breastfeeding)
Term
Define active immunity.
Definition
Body is receiving something that's revoking/bolstering/enhancing an immune system response.
Term
Give an example of active immunity.
Definition
Immunizations - produce antibodies
Term
Immune disorder come in 2 varieties. What are they?
Definition
1. Excessive immune responses
2. Deficient immune responses
Term
List the 2 types of excessive immune responses.
Definition
1. Hypersensitivity reactions
2. Auto-/allo-immune responses
Term
T/F Excessive immune responses involve abnormal immune system components.
Definition
False; normal
Term
T/F All hypersensitivity reactions are auto-/allo-immune reactions; not all auto-/allo-immune responses are hypersensitivity reactions.
Definition
False; not all hypersensitivity reactions are auto-/allo-immune responses but all auto-/allo-immune responses are hypersensitivity reactions
Term
Which of the excessive immune responses includes types?
Definition
Hypersensitivity reactions
Term
Types I, II, and III hypersensitivieis are mediated by what?
Definition
Antibodies/B-cells
Term
Type IV hypersensitivies are mediated by ____, which means what?
Definition
T-cells; no primary antibody involvement
Term
Which HS is immediate?
Definition
Type I
Term
Which HS involves allergies (with the exclusion of what)?
Definition
Type I; skin contact allergies
Term
What markers would you see with a type I HS?
Definition
IgE, histamine
Term
Which HS can range from mild to moderate to severe?
Definition
Type I
Term
Which HS can result in severe anaphylaxis?
Definition
Type I
Term
What 2 things occur during anaphylaxis and what is it counteracted with?
Definition
1. Bronchoconstriction
2. Low BP
Epinephrine
Term
Mild and moderate type I HS can be treated with what? Give an example.
Definition
Anti-histamines; Benadryl
Term
What type of HS is the only one with respiratory manifestations?
Definition
Type I
Term
Which HS is genetically linked?
Definition
Type I
Term
T/F Type I HS is typically very harmful.
Definition
False; inconvenient but not typically harmful
Term
What is the long-term treatment for a type I HS?
Definition
To decensitize the immune response though continued, increased exposure to allergen.
Term
Which HS is tissue-specific?
Definition
Type II
Term
What are the markers for a type II HS?
Definition
IgG, IgM, complement proteins
Term
Complementary proteins (increase/decrease) the activity of phagocytic cells.
Definition
Increase
Term
Which HS targets very specific tissue types?
Definition
Type II
Term
Give some examples of a type II hypersensitivity.
Definition
Myesthenia gravis, organ rejection, blood transfusion reactions, newborn hemolytic disease, rheumatoid arthritis, MS
Term
Define hemolysis.
Definition
Destruction of RBCs
Term
MS targets what?
Definition
CNS myelin
Term
What is the treatment of a type II HS?
Definition
Depends on the specific reaction
Term
Which HS is an immune complex HS?
Definition
Type III
Term
Describe the mechanism of a type III HS.
Definition
Antigen/antibody complex builds up b/c of inability of eosinophils to phagocytize them
Term
What are 2 common locations of a type III HS? Why?
Definition
Glomerulus - has many small capillaries
Joints - not well-drained
Term
What are 4 markers of a type III HS?
Definition
Immune complexes, IgG, IgM, complement proteins
Term
Which HS leads to a huge immune response in unwanted locations?
Definition
Type III
Term
Give some examples of a type III HS.
Definition
Immune complex glomerulonephritis, immune complex arthritis, Reynaud's disease
Term
What is the treatment of a type III HS?
Definition
Immunosuppressants (suppress production of antibodies that target antigens)
Term
What does it mean if a HS is T-cell mediated.
Definition
There's no primary antibody involvement
Term
What's another name for a type IV HS?
Definition
Delayed or cell-mediated
Term
What markers are present in a type IV HS?
Definition
T-cells, histamine, basophils, mast cells
Term
What markers are not seen in a type IV HS?
Definition
Antibodies, leukocytes, complements
Term
Which HS most often involves the skin?
Definition
Type IV
Term
Give some examples of a type IV HS.
Definition
Contact dermatitis, poison ivy, skin graft rejection, Hashimoto's, type I diabetes
Term
What is the treatment for a type IV HS?
Definition
Topical steroid
Term
What is the difference b/w auto- and allo-immune responses?
Definition
Auto - rejection of self
Allo - rejection of someone else's tissue
Term
Are all auto-/allo-immune responses HS reactions?
Definition
Yes
Term
Which type of HS are most auto-/allo-responses?
Definition
Type II
Term
Auto-immune reactions are _____ _____ reactions.
Definition
inappropriately targeted
Term
What is it called when an auto-immune comes and goes?
Definition
Flair-ups and remissions
Term
What is the main mechanism of auto-immune reactions?
Definition
Unknown
Term
Auto-immune reactions are more common in (males/females).
Definition
Females
Term
What are the main 2 ways to treat auto-immune reactions?
Definition
1. Treat symptoms
2. Immunisuppressant
Term
List 3 things that aggravate auto-immune reactions.
Definition
1. Little sleep
2. Stress
3. Poor diet
Term
Type 1 diabets, Hashimoto's thyroiditis and myasthenia gravis are all exmaples of what?
Definition
Auto-immune reactions
Term
Name two disorders that are both type IV HS and auto-immune.
Definition
1. Type I diabets
2. Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Term
What is the mechanism of type I diabetes?
Definition
Destruction of pancreatic beta cells, which means cells cannot take up glucose
Term
What is another name for type I diabetes?
Definition
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Term
What disorder involves hyperglycemia, frequent urination, excessive thirst, and weight loss?
Definition
Type I diabetes
Term
What is the explanation for frequent urination in type I diabetes?
Definition
Water follows the glucose b/c it's an osmotic particle.
Term
What is the explanation for weight loss in type I diabetes?
Definition
Without access to glucose, body burns fat stores.
Term
What is the treatment for type I diabetes?
Definition
Insulin
Term
Where is insulin made?
Definition
Pancreatic beta cells
Term
What does mellitus refer to?
Definition
Sweet tasting urine in type I diabetes
Term
T/F Not all cells have a receptor for thyroid hormone.
Definition
False; every cell does
Term
What are follicular cells?
Definition
Cells that reside in the thryoid that produce thyroid hormone (T3T4)
Term
What disorder is the most common cause of hypothyroidism?
Definition
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Term
What is the target of Hashimoto's thyroiditis? What does this do?
Definition
Follicular cells; hampers production of T3T4, which regulates basal metabolic rate
Term
What disorder has manifestations that include weight gain, sluggishness, intolerance to cold, thinning of hair/nails, amenorrhea?
Definition
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Term
Which type of HS is myesthenia gravis?
Definition
Type II
Term
What is the target for myesthenia gravis.
Definition
Motor endplate nicotinic cholinergic receptors
Term
What does myasthenia gravis do to its target?
Definition
Decreases density of receptors on motor endplate, so muscle cell is more diffucult to excite
Term
What disorder includes manifestations of weakness and muscle fatigue?
Definition
Myasthenia gravis
Term
What are the treatments of myasthenia gravis?
Definition
Cholinesterase inhibitors, aversion of aggravating activities
Term
What are the two major forms of deficient immune responses?
Definition
1. Primary
2. Secondary
Term
Define a deficient immune response.
Definition
Not enough immune response; some piece of the response is missing; not enough of some component of the immune system.
Term
Which of the deficient immune responses is not very common?
Definition
Primary
Term
Define a primary deficient immune response.
Definition
Something that causes a direct change to a component of the immune system.
Term
List the 4 types of primary deficient immune responses.
Definition
1. B-cell immunodeficiencies (BID)
2. T-cell immunodeficiencies (TID)
3. Combined immunodeficiencies (CID)
4. Severe combined immunodeficiencies (SCID)
Term
What is the least expensive, most well-tolerated antibody?
Definition
IgG
Term
BIDs have no affect on _____ function; this means that they are the (most/least) mild.
Definition
T-cell; most
Term
What are the main functions of B-cells?
Definition
Make antibodies, library
Term
BIDs result in what 2 things?
Definition
1. Low B-cell #
2. Low B-cell function
Term
List 5 examples of BIDs.
Definition
1. Agammaglobulinemia
2. Hypogammaglobulinemia
3. Transient hypogammaglobulinemia
4. Bruton agammaglobulinemia
5. Selective IgA deficiency
Term
Which BID involves a lack of any detectible antibodies in the plasma?
Definition
Agammaglobulinemia
Term
Which BID involves low antibodies in the plasma?
Definition
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Term
Which BID involves low antibodies until the individual begins to make their own?
Definition
Transient hypogammaglobulinemia
Term
Describe bruton agammaglobulinemia.
Definition
Results from a disorder in B-cell maturation; cannot get B-cells to make antibodies.
Term
Which BID is very mild and why?
Definition
Selective IgA deficiency; other 4 antibodies compensate
Term
What does selective IgA cause?
Definition
GI infections
Term
Which 3 BIDs result in repeated infections? What is the treatment?
Definition
1. Agammaglobulinemia
2. Hypogammaglobulinemia
3. Bruton agammaglobulinemia
Prophylactic antibiotics, antibodies
Term
Which BID goes away?
Definition
Transient hypogammaglobulinemia
Term
What is the treatment of transient hypogammaglobulinemia?
Definition
Prophylactic antibiotics, antibodies until they produce their own
Term
What is a characteristic of T-cell immunodeficiencies (TIDs)?
Definition
Almost always affect B-cell function, but not B-cell #
Term
What important B-cell function do TIDs affect?
Definition
Presention of antigens to antibodies
Term
Give an example of a TID.
Definition
DiGeorge syndrome
Term
DiGeorge syndrome is what kind of disorder?
Definition
Developmental/congenital
Term
What does congenital mean?
Definition
Born with it
Term
DiGeorge syndrome is an inability to do what? What is the result?
Definition
Mature T-cells; thymus that is hypoplastic, absent, or in wrong location
Term
Define hypoplastic.
Definition
Too small
Term
DiGeorge (is/is not) a type IV HS.
Definition
Is not
Term
DiGeorge syndrome results in _____ infections. Why?
Definition
Bad; low antibody function
Term
In DiGeorge syndrome, B-cell # is _____; antibody production _____; circulating T-cell # _____, so chances of an auto-immune _____.
Definition
Normal; decreases; increases; increase
Term
When is DiGeorge syndrome diagnosed?
Definition
W/in 24 hours of birth
Term
Name another organ that is typically absent in DiGeorge syndrome. What is the result?
Definition
Parathyroid gland; hypocalcemia, hyperexcitability/tetanic muscle contractions
Term
T/F With DiGeorge syndrome, it is necessary to wait for repeated reactions in order to diagnose.
Definition
Fales; not necessary
Term
List 2 abnormalities (besides thymus and parathyroid) of DiGeorge syndrome.
Definition
1. Facial
2. Urinary tract
Term
Describe the treatment for DiGeorge.
Definition
Prophylactic antibiotics, antibodies, parathyroid hormone
Term
What are CID and SCID classified as? What do they stand for?
Definition
Primary deficient immune response; combined immunodeficiency; severe combined immunodeficiency
Term
Define a secondary deficient immune response.
Definition
A side effect of something else.
Term
Which type of deficient immune response is most common?
Definition
Secondary
Term
List some examples of secondary deficient immune responses.
Definition
1. Chemotherapy
2. Aging
3. AIDS
4. Type II diabetes
Term
In DiGeorges, what embyonic development is related to thymus abnormalities?
Definition
One of the feringeal arches in the embryo doesn't develop correctly
Term
Which HS is pernicious anemia?
Definition
Type II
Term
What is pernicious anemia caused by?
Definition
Lack of intrinsic factor.
Term
What is intrinsic factor?
Definition
Protein produced by the stomach that binds to B12
Term
What is B12 necessary for?
Definition
Production of mature blood cells, maintenance of nerve cells
Term
What are the manifestations of pernicious anemia?
Definition
Anemia (fatigue, skin pallor), nerve damage (weakness, loss of sensation)
Term
What is the treatment for pernicious anemia?
Definition
B12, well-balanced diet
Term
Which HS is Graves disease?
Definition
Type II
Term
What is the target of Graves disease?
Definition
Thyroid follicular cells
Term
Graves disease results in what?
Definition
Hyperthyroidism
Term
Describe the mechanism of Graves disease.
Definition
Make a thyroid timulating Ig called TSI, which like TSH, increases production of thyroid cells, but there's nothing to shut it off
Term
Graves disease causes the thyroid to produce too much _____.
Definition
T3T4
Term
List some manifestations of Graves disease.
Definition
Goiter, increased appetite, weight loss, exopthalmos, tachycardia
Term
What is the treatment for Graves disease?
Definition
Radioactive iodine, surgery
Term
What is osteoarthritis?
Definition
Results from wear and tear on weight-bearing joints
Term
Which HS is rheumatoid arthritis?
Definition
Type II
Term
Define rheumatoid arthritis.
Definition
Long-term disease that leads to inflammation of joints and surrounding tissue
Term
What are the manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis?
Definition
Fatigue, joint pain, hand/foot/cervical spine deformities
Term
What is the target of rheumatoid arthritis?
Definition
Produce antibodies that target joint collagen
Term
Rheumatoid arthritis is a _____ inflammatory joint disorder.
Definition
Bilateral
Term
T/F Rheumatoid arthritis is not early onset.
Definition
Fals; it is
Term
What is the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?
Definition
NSAIDs, corticosteroids, avoid aggravations
Term
Which HS is Addison's disease?
Definition
Type II
Term
What is another name for Addison's disease?
Definition
Chronic adrenal insufficiency
Term
What happens to the adrenal glands in Addison's disease?
Definition
Produce insufficient aldosterone
Term
What is the target of Addison's disease?
Definition
Adrenal cortex
Term
T/F Addison's disease is life-threatening.
Definition
True
Term
List some manifestations of Addison's disease.
Definition
Orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, fatigue, muscle weakness
Term
What is the treatment for Addisons's disease?
Definition
Hydrocortisone tablets
Term
Which HS is systemic lupus erythematosus?
Definition
Type III
Term
What is the mechanism/target of systemic lupus erythematosus?
Definition
Abrnormal antibodies attack any tissue in the body
Term
List some manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Definition
Tiredness, skin rashes, sensitivity to light
Term
What is the treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus?
Definition
Anti-inflammatory drugs (corticosteroids)
Term
T/F Corticosteroids in any from are immunosuppressants.
Definition
True
Term
Which HS is Psoriasis?
Definition
Type IV
Term
What is the mechanism of Psoriasis?
Definition
T-cells move to the dermis and trigger release of cytokins; causes inflammation and overproduction of skin cells
Term
What are the manifestations of psoriasis?
Definition
Red, scaly patches on the skin; itchy
Term
What is the treatment for psoriasis?
Definition
Topical steroid creams, low-dose corticosteroids, systemic immunosuppressants
Term
Which HS is immune complex glomerulonephritis?
Definition
Type III
Term
What is the target of immune complex gomerulonephritis?
Definition
Nephrons of kidneys
Term
Describe the mechanism of immune complex gomerulonephritis.
Definition
Antigen/antibody complexes not being destroyed by eosinophils; get stuck in kidney filters; cause immune response
Term
List the manifestations of immune complex glomerulonephritis.
Definition
Frequent urination, dark urine
Term
What is the treatment for immune complex glomerulonephritis?
Definition
Immunosuppresants, steroids
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