Alpha 1 antitrypsin Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How does COPD rank among leading causes of death in U.S.? 4th What is the basic definition of COPD Limited airflow to the lungs COPD is an umbrella term for what diseases? Emphysema & Chronic Bronchitis What genetic abnormality deficiency could cause COPD? Alpha 1 Antitrypsin (A1A) What does A1A do? Protects the lungs; without this, natural body-made enzymes would attack the lungs What causes Chronic Bronchitis? Constant irritation, burn, that causes inflammation to the br...

ANCC Adult-Gero Review Test 2023 Acute cough - ANS-< 3 weeks Subacute cough - ANS-3-8 weeks Chronic cough - ANS->8 weeks Acute Bronchitis - ANS-inflammation of the bronchioles Acute bronchitis etiology - ANS-almost always viral Acute Bronchitis symptoms - ANS-cough that usually lasts 10-20 days Acute Bronchitis Treatment - ANS-OTC antitussive, NSAIDs, antibiotics NOT recommended Pneumonia etiology - ANS-*S. pneumoniae *M. pneumoniae *C. pneumoniae Pneumonia treatment - ANS-*he...

MMSC407 Exam 2 Questions with Correct Answers Plasma protein reference values (g/dL) - Answer-Albumin: 3.5-5.0 Alpha 1 globulin: 0.1-0.3 Alpha 2 globulin: 0.6-1.0 Beta globulin: 0.7-1.1 Gamma globulin: 0.1-1.6 Serum: 6.5-8.3 Hypoproteinemia - Answer-Total protein level is less than reference interval. Only condition where a neg nit. balance exists -Absolute: Nephrotic, liver, starvation -Relative: Salt retention, water retention Hyperproteinemia - Answer-Excessive gamma globulins ...

Serum electrophoresis Correct Answer First peak is albumin Alpha 1 globulins = alpha antitrypsin, alpha 1 antichymotrypsin, TBG, Alpha 2 globulins = haptoglobulin, macroglobulin, ceruloplasmin, TBG, protein C, angiotensinogen Beta = beta 2 microglobin, plasminogen, angiostatins, SHBG, transferrin Gamma = Ig Serum electrophoresis in multiple myeloma Correct Answer gamma spike Serum electrophoresis blurring beta 2 and gamma regions Correct Answer increased CRP Increased iga A/w re...

CardioPulmonary Rehab According to the ATS, what are the two specific objectives of pulmonary rehabilitation? - Answer: 1 - To control and alleviate symptoms and complications of respiratory impairment 2 - To teach patients how to achieve optimal capacity for activities of daily living Egan VII, p - 1226 Gas Therapy What is the weight of CO2 in a full D cylinder at 21 degrees Celsius and 14.7 psig? - Answer: 4 lbs McPherson, p - 26 Airwaycare Of what material are Jackson tracheostomy tu...

NURS 372 Final Exam Questions & Answers-The following are asthma symptoms that may present themselves SATA: A. Crackles heard bilaterally on lung bases on auscultation B. Daytime symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing present more than twice weekly C. Waking from night sleep with symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing D. Dyspnea on exertion with activity E. Reliever (rescue) drug needed more than twice weekly F. Activity limited or stopped by symptoms more than twice weekly - B, C, E, F...

COPD correct answer: A disease state characterized by the presence airflow obstruction that does not reverse completely after bronchodilator treatment. •Caused by a mixture of small airways disease (e.g., obstructive bronchiolitis) and parenchymal destruction (emphysema) Symptoms SOB frequent cough increased phlegm/mucus tiredness frequent chest infections longer recovery time from colds/flus Emphysema/Chronic Bronchitis correct answer: EMPHYSEMAA condition characterized by abno...

The diagnostic value of the reticulocyte count in the evaluation of anemia is that it determines the: Response and potential of the bone marrow The greatest risk for the manifestation of anomalies in maternal rubella infection during gestation is the: First trimester The hepatitis B virus vaccine was administered to MLS students during Orientation.Which type of immunity is expected to develop and provide long-term protection? Active (The hepatitis B vaccine is a series of imm...

AARC American Association for Respiratory Care Role: Provides education, advocacy, publications. Epiglotitis life threatening infection of the upper airway -under 5 yo is a BACTERIAL infection management: elective intubation, antibiotics, and corticosteriods cystic fibrosis autosomal recessive disease w/ pancreatic insufficiency, abnormally thick secretions from exocrine glands and increased concentration of sodium and chloride in sweat glands -affects lungs, pancreas, and ...

Acute cough - Answer- < 3 weeks Subacute cough - Answer- 3-8 weeks Chronic cough - Answer- >8 weeks Acute Bronchitis - Answer- inflammation of the bronchioles Acute bronchitis etiology - Answer- almost always viral Acute Bronchitis symptoms - Answer- cough that usually lasts 10-20 days Acute Bronchitis Treatment - Answer- OTC antitussive, NSAIDs, antibiotics NOT recommended Pneumonia etiology - Answer- *S. pneumoniae *M. pneumoniae *C. pneumoniae Pneumonia treatme...