what is the first line of defense in innate immunity (natural immunity that does not rely on cells)

• name 8
• what is the best defense

1. Skin
2. mucous membranes
3. cilia
4. stomach acid
5. tears
6. saliva
7. sebaceous glands and secretions
8. flora of the intestines and vagina

BEST IS INTACT SKIN

1. RA
2. SLE
3. Scleroderma
4. Chron's
5. Ulcerative Colitis
6. Gillian Barre
7. Myasthenia Gravis
8. Immune Thrombocytopeniapurpura

name 4 SS: of Urticaria

1. pruritus
2. edema
3. burning pain
4. dyspnea (anaphylaxis) 

1. Antihistamines (Benydryl)
2. Epinephrine

1. history
2. allergy test
3. IgE antibody test

(positive allergy tests, scratch tests, and PPD tests indicate an intact immune system) 

1. Teach s/s of anaphylaxis
2. therapeutic baths

1. burning
2. pruritus
3. acute pain
4. respiratory distress 

1. antihistamines (Benadryl, Atarax)
2. epinephrine
3. corticosteroids (prednisone)

1. burning
2. pain
3. pruritus
4. edema
5. vesicles
6. papules 

1. gloves
2. b/p cuffs
3. stethescopes
4. tournequets
5. IV tubing
6. syringes
7. condoms 

people with a known allergy to ____ are at risk for latex allergy

1. redness
2. itching
3. swelling
4. blisters linear rash due to the way the plant touches skin
5. Respiratory distress 

• History
• Elevated IgE
• Eosinophilia 

1. Rinse area with tepid water
2. corticosteroids
3. cool compresses
4. colloid baths
5. antipruritic lotions
6. dressings
7. avoid allergen  

• Asthma
• Allergies
• Atopic Dermatitis 

1. wheezing
2. urticaria
3. pruritis
4. sneezing
5. cyanosis
6. pallor
7. dyspnea
8. bronchospasm
9. hypotension
10. decreased cardiac output
11. tachycardia 

1. Fever
2. Back pain
3. dermatitis
4. diarrhea
5. chills
6. urticaria
7. cough
8. orthopnea
9. wheezing
10. hematuria 

• Phagocytic defects
• B Cell Deficiency
• T Cell Deficiency
• B Cell/T Cell Deficiency 

1. Drug induced (chemotherapy) suppresses bone marrow
2. stress
3. malnutrition
4. radiation
5. surgery
6. cancer
7. autoimmune 

what is the goal with immunodeficiencies

name 5 things to teach the pt

1. reduce risk of infection
2. wash hands
3. avoid people with illness
4. avoid crowds
5. avoid raw or uncooked foods

what ss should be monitored in good pastures syndrome

name 3

1. SOB
2. hemoptysis
3. generalized edema 

1. butterfly rash
2. fever
3. weight loss
4. fatigue
5. profuse proteinuria