Y1 Goldmine - Foundations Flashcards
which Ig is found in mucosa?
IgA
what produces endotoxin?
Gram negative
What produces exotoxin?
Gram positive
which Ig is found in breast milk?
IgA
which Ig is associated with hypersensitivity?
IgE
what receptors does IgE bind to to bring about a response?
Fc receptors
what is the most common type of Ig/antibody?
IgG
what is the first antibody/Ig to appear in response to an antigen?
IgM
where is trachea palpated?
suprasternal notch/jugular notch
nerve that supplies the rectum
– S4/inferior rectal nerve (s2, 3, 4 (pudendal) keeps penis, poo and pee off the floor)
nerve that supplies the diaphragm
C3,4,5/phrenic nerve (c3,4,5 keeps the diaphragm alive)
what antibiotic is used for gram positive cover?
vancomycin
what are the mycin antibiotics used for (clarithromycin etc)?
streptococcal infections, URTI/LRTI, mycoplasma infections – also used for stomach ulcers caused by H.pylori with PPI’s (omeprazole) and histamine 2 receptor antagonists (ranitidine)
CF gene is autosomal recessive. Mum and dad are both unaffected but daughter is affected. What are the chances that another unaffected daughter is a carrier?
⅔
What bone has no articulations in the body?
Hyoid bone
Use of antimicrobial soap
choose most ‘serious’ option
What is 2,3-DPG
An acid that helps bind O2.
Reduced amounts of this result in more dissociation.
A component of a strain of MRSA which causes severe skin infection such as necrotising fasciitis.
PANTON VALENTINE LEUKOCIDIN
(Worst type of MRS is PVL)
