Jennifer has been a preceptor/mentor and has a doctorate's degree in nursing. Follow along as we explore the pathophysiology of respiratory conditions and disorders. We will cover pneumonia, tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ...
Tuberculosis is a chronic necrotizing bacterial infection with a wide variety of manifestations caused by a characteristic bacillus discovered by Robert Koch in 1882. Recently, a modified form of tuberculosis has appeared in patients infected with HIV, the virus that causes the Acquired Immune Deficienc...
Describe the disease transmission mechanisms of tuberculosis. Identify the serious complications that may result from CMV infection. Explain the importance of enzymes in bacterial and viral infection. Describe how Lassa fever is transmitted. Describe meningitis and the causes. ...
Herpetic infections have plagued humanity for thousands of years, but only recently have advances in antiviral medications and supportive treatments equipped physicians to combat the most severe manifestations of disease. Prompt recognition and treatment can be life-saving in the care of patients with he...
What is the cause of Legionnaires' disease? a gram-negative bacterium Select the statement related to tuberculosis: The microbe is an acid-fast bacillus, resistant to many disinfectants. How is primary tuberculosis identified? caseation necrosis and formation of a tubercle in the lungs ...
What is the best method for minimizing the spread of tuberculosis? Wearing a face mask Which statement regarding bronchiolitis is TRUE? It is: an inflammatory obstruction of small airways occurs. A client experiences an increased pressure in the chest cavity resulting in a collapse of the right ...
Farber MO, Roberts LR, Weinberger MH, Robertson GL, Fineberg NS, Manfredi F. Abnormalities of sodium and H2O handling in chronic obstructive lung disease. Arch Intern Med. 1982;142:1326–30. Hill AR, Uribarri J, Mann J, Berl T. Altered water metabolism in tuberculosis: role of vasopressin...
Which type of necrosis involves dead cells being converted to a cheese-like material in which they remain indefinitely? causeous Tuberculosis is an example of ___ necrosis. gangrene ___ is a term applied when a considerable mass of tissue undergoes necrosis. dry gangrene Which type of gangrene...
d. Tuberculosis is a sexually transmitted infection. Immune response to the bacteria causes a tubercle of necrotic tissue. The nurse finds that the client is exhibiting wheezing, prolonged exhalations, and rhonchi. The client uses accessory muscles during breathing. As a treatment, the health care...
A patient has been diagnosed with a pericardial effusion resulting in the presence of frank blood. Which condition is associated with a bloody effusion?a. tuberculosisb. coagulation defectc. neoplasmd. left heart failure coagulation defectCoagulation defect, trauma, and aneurysms are all associated wi...