Immunology Flashcards
(100 cards)
Systemic AutoIM
Scleroderma, RA, SLE
Organ specific AUTOIM with organ
CNS-2
mm
Heart
GI-2
Endo
Kidneys-2
CNS Gullian-Barre, MS
MM-Myasthenia Gravis
Heart-RF
GI- Celiac, Ulcerative Colitis
Endocrine- type 1 DM
Kidneys glomnepth, goodpasture
Corticosteroids 2 MA
Inhibits cytokine production, Inhibits T Cell
Calcineurin Inhibitors
four things
two drugs
One thing about one drug
Two more things
Foundation of Immunosuppression and most aeffective
Decreases t and B cell activity-prevent cell mediated attack
Do not Cause bone marrow suppression or change normal inflam response
Tacrolimus (prograft)
Cyclosporine-Nephrotoxic
Grapefruit can increase tox we need to monitor drug level closely
Cytotoxic drugs
MA
2 drugs
One thing about second drug
Supress T and B cell Synthesis and inhibits purine synthesis
Methotrexate
Mycophenolate Mofetil-GI Toxic
Monoclonal Antibodies
6 things
Targets specific cell/receptor
Treats acute rejection
MAB drugs
Attack t-cells
Developed from mice- Antibodies
may cause flu-like symptoms
Polyclonal Antibodies
5
side effects-3 and tx
Mix of different antibodies
tx acute rejection
Attacks t cells
From horses and rabbits
Can cause leukopenia and thrombocytopenia
SE-fever jointpain, tachy-can reduce by giving slower
Why do we use IV immunosup drugs
At first for rejection and reverse acute rejection
Triple therapy for organ transplant
often use three drugs to help stop rejection calcineuurine inhibitor, corticosteroid, mycophenolate mofetil are common
goal is to reduce
What are the opportunistic cancers for AIDS 5
Burkitts lymphoma
immunoblastic Lymphoma
Invasive Cervical Cancer
Kaposi Sarcoma
Primary lymphoma of the brain
Opportunistic infections HIV 4
Pneumocysitis Jiroveci pneumonia-Really only HIV
cytomegalo virus
Toxoplasmosis of the brain
Mycobacterim tuberculosis
One thing about Kaposi Sarcoma
Can invade organs
Criteria For wasting syndrome 5
Greater than 10% weight loss
chronic Diarrhea greater than 30 days
Chronic weakness/fever
GI malabsorption
Not helped by increased prots or calories
Other medical issues with HIV 5
Pancytopenia, Anemia, Altered liver functions, Hep B or C
Cognitive issues
In 2-3 sentences, explain how multiple sclerosis is diagnosed
There is no definitive diagnostic test however in the process of being diagnosed, it’s imperative to obtain a complete health history and examination of all clinical manifestations. An MRI will show plaque formation in the CNS- must have at least 2 inflammatory demyelinating lesions in 2 different locations in the CNS. All other possible causes must be ruled out.
What is MS
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that occurs due to chronic inflammation, antigen-antibody reaction, and scarring of the CNS that leads to demyelination of the brain and spinal cord.
Teaching for MS
If C.A. is confirmed to have MS, it would be important to explain that the course of the illness is chronic and progressive-onset can be gradual with few initial symptoms. There are periods of exacerbations and remissions that can occur. This disease can be very individualistic in pattern and progression.
What assessment findings would you expect to see in this acute exacerbation of MS?
Every patient is different but acute exacerbations of the disease can cause fatigue, various types of paresthesia’s, vision problems, muscle spasms, and motor impairment and bladder dysfunction.
What will you as the nurse teach the patient to do to help avoid exacerbations of the illness of MS
It is important to teach patients to avoid triggers that might cause an exacerbation to occur along with preventing complications related to immobility (exercise, PT), and resistance to illness by promoting vaccines and decreasing exposure to infection. We also want to promote healthy eating and staying active as much as possible.
- Corticosteroids -
- Cholinergics -
- Anticholinergics -
- Muscle relaxers
- Electrical brain stimulation -
- Corticosteroids - b. Used during acute exacerbations in order to reduce inflammation and provide symptom relief.
- Cholinergics - e. (Bethanechol) Used if the patient is experiencing a flaccid bladder to stimulate the muscle and help treat urinary retention.
- Anticholinergics - c. (Oxybutynin) Used if the patient is experiencing a spastic bladder to help prevent abnormal bladder contractions and incontinence.
- Muscle relaxers - d. (Baclofen) Used to help with muscle spasms associated with MS
- Electrical brain stimulation - a. Used to treat severe tremors unmanageable with medication.
What similarities are there between myasthenia gravis and multiple sclerosis? Are treatments the same for both disorders?
Both are autoimmune disorders that lead to muscle weakness. Both disorders have a variable course that are described with periods of exacerbation and remission that progress over time. They are exacerbated by similar triggers such as stress, temperature extremes, pregnancy and illness. Both disorders are more likely to effect women.
Both MS and MG are treated with immunosuppressants and corticosteroids to stop the antibody formation and attack on the tissues. MS is treated with other meds for symptoms present in addition to immunosuppressing meds. MG is mainly treated with pyridostigmine an anticholinesterase med to help muscle contraction and to decrease muscle fatigue.
Below list 5 complications of MG as a result of the muscle weakness in specific muscle groups.
What crisis and what are the s/s?
- ptosis/facial drooping
- difficulty with speech
- issues with chewing food
- problems with swallowing
- difficulty breathing (increased risk for aspiration and infections).
Other complications: fatigue, risk of falls/injury
These complications are associated with the lack of Ach and subsequent progressive muscle weakness. Muscle weakness in the face, neck and chest are especially concerning because they are vital for eating/swallowing/breathing.
Myasthenic Crisis-Exacerbation, worsening of mm weak like swallowing and breathing
6) Explain why patients with suspected MG are given the drug edrophonium chloride (Tensilon).
Tensilon is an anticholinesterase drug that is used to help diagnose MG. If muscle contraction improves after Tensilon is given, this is a positive indicator that the patient has MG. The drug increases the amount of Ach present in the synapses.
OA
Osteoarthritis is a slowly progressive noninflammatory disorder of the diarthroidal (synovial) joints. It is characterized by a gradual loss of cartilage with boney outgrowths. It is caused by direct cartilage destruction from a known event or gradual wear and tear of the joint. Deformity of the joint is asymmetrical meaning it affects one side of the body typically.