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Which of the following is NOT a classic manifestation of inflammation?
Chronic inflammation can lead to structural changes in the affected tissues.
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What is the primary effect of chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis?
Joint deformity
The local area of injury will change to a red color known as ______.
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Match the following inflammatory conditions with their characteristics:
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What is considered a treatment for swelling (edema)?
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Cyanosis is an indicator of adequate oxygen delivery to tissues.
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What is the term used to describe pain that is subjective and can vary in onset, location, and intensity?
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Antipyretics are used to reduce _____ in the body.
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Match the following types of edema with their descriptions:
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Which of the following can result from impaired function?
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Antibiotics are used to treat viral infections.
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What is a common symptom of ankylosing spondylitis?
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_____ therapy can be used as treatment for impaired function.
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Which of the following is a potential symptom of infection?
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What percentage of the Western population is estimated to be affected by at least one chronic disease?
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Chronic inflammatory diseases pose a minimal threat to human health.
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How many genetic risk loci related to pathological inflammation have genome-wide association studies mapped?
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The genes that regulate the cytokines IL-23/IL-17 pathway are affected in a large number of ______ diseases.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What can trigger an inflammatory response in the body?
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Chronic inflammation always develops after an acute inflammatory event.
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Name a chronic inflammatory disorder where the body reacts against itself.
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An improper inflammatory response can manifest in autoimmune diseases, where the body attacks its own ______.
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Match the following symptoms with their related conditions:
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Which symptom is commonly associated with asthma due to inflammatory response?
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The inflammatory response is limited to localized infections in the body, with no effect on the overall system.
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What two features are common in the inflammatory response to localized infection?
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Which of the following symptoms is a sign of anaphylaxis?
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Corticosteroids may cause mood changes such as euphoria or depression.
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What is the goal of the body's immune response to an invading pathogen?
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Signs of infection potentially include ______, malaise, and excess sputum production.
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Match the following treatments with their corresponding conditions:
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What is a common symptom that may indicate an abnormal immune response?
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Which symptoms should prompt immediate action to address possible anaphylaxis?
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What is a critical priority when anticipating the management of a severe allergic reaction?
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What is a potential psychological side effect of corticosteroid treatment?
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Which laboratory test is essential when investigating a suspected infection?
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Exposure to ______ or infection results in abnormal inflammatory response.
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Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, dyspnea, and chest ______.
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Anticipate the administration of epinephrine, bronchodilators, ______, and corticosteroids.
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Monitor oxygen saturation using pulse ______; administer oxygen as needed.
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Abruptly stopping corticosteroids can lead to ______ insufficiency and crisis.
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Study Notes
Classic Manifestations of Inflammation
- Erythema: Redness of the skin, more pronounced on dark-colored skin.
- Heat: Increased temperature, both local and systemic. Can be measured by touch or thermometer.
- Swelling (Edema): Accumulation of fluid in tissues. Can be localized or generalized, affecting limbs, abdomen, lungs, or space around the lungs.
- Pain: Unpleasant sensation, subjective experience described by the patient, can be acute or chronic.
- Impaired function: Difficulty using the affected tissue or organ effectively.
Localized vs. Generalized Inflammatory Response
- Localized response: Limited to a specific area.
- Generalized response: Affects the entire body.
Chronic Inflammatory Conditions and Examples
- Chronic inflammation can lead to structural changes.
- Crohn disease: Fibrotic changes to the bowel wall, local obstruction, abscesses, fistulas, malabsorption, or malnutrition
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Affects the lining of joints, causing joint deformity, pain, swelling, and erythema.
Interventions/Treatments for Inflammation
- Erythema: No intervention necessary if not bothersome, use good lighting for examination on darker-colored skin.
- Heat: Antipyretics (acetaminophen, NSAIDs, aspirin), ice or cool packs.
- Swelling: Diuretics, reduced sodium intake, treatment of underlying cause, medication assessment.
- Pain: Analgesics (acetaminophen, NSAIDs, opioids), treatment of underlying cause, heat/ice, distraction, massage, relaxation techniques.
- Impaired function: Treatment of underlying condition, physical therapy, analgesics, adequate sleep/rest.
Altered Oxygenation
- Inadequate oxygen intake, decreased ability to expel CO2, inadequate delivery of oxygen to tissues.
- Manifestations: Cyanosis, labored breathing, dyspnea, ABG changes, abnormal lung sounds, chest tightness, difficulty clearing sputum, hypotension, heart dysrhythmia, fatigue, changes in skin color.
- Intervention: Treatment of underlying condition, oxygen administration, bronchodilators, medication as prescribed, expectoration, adequate rest.
Infection
- Invasion of the body by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses).
- Manifestations: Inflammation, pain, mucus production, purulent drainage, hyperthermia, malaise, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache.
- Intervention: Antibiotics or antivirals, antipyretics, analgesics, adequate rest, fluids/nutrition, wound care, surgical removal of infected part.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Form of arthritis primarily affecting the spine.
- Manifestations: Vertebral inflammation leads to severe, chronic pain and discomfort.
- Progression: Sacroiliac joints affected, new bone formation, fusion of spinal processes, fixed immobile posture (forward-stooped).
Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
- Chronic inflammatory diseases are a significant cause of death globally.
- The World Health Organization considers chronic diseases the greatest threat to human health.
- Over 100 chronic diseases have been identified.
- It is estimated that 5-7% of the Western population is affected by at least one chronic disease.
- It is impossible to determine the number of individuals experiencing acute inflammation at any given time.
Genetic Considerations
- Genome-wide association studies identified almost 450 genetic risk loci associated with pathological inflammation.
- Each inflammatory disease has unique loci.
- The IL-23/IL-17 pathway genes are a common pathway affected in many inflammatory diseases.
Inflammation Response
- The body's inflammatory response is a natural reaction to infection or injury.
- It involves the activation of immune cells and the release of inflammatory mediators.
- Inflammation aims to neutralize pathogens, remove damaged tissue, and initiate healing.
- A localized infection causes localized inflammation with erythema and tenderness.
- Widespread infection results in generalized inflammation, characterized by fever and generalized pain.
Acute and Chronic Inflammation
- Acute inflammation is a short-term response that resolves when the invading pathogen is eliminated.
- Chronic inflammation can develop from persistent acute inflammation or arise independently.
- Chronic inflammation can be disproportionate to the initial insult, leading to excessive tissue damage.
- The body may incorrectly target its own healthy tissue in chronic inflammation, as seen in autoimmune disorders.
Examples of Chronic Inflammatory Disorders
- Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are examples of inflammatory bowel diseases where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the gastrointestinal tract.
Immune System and Autoimmune Diseases
- The immune system plays a crucial role in inflammation by producing immune cells and inflammatory mediators.
- Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system attacks healthy tissues, causing inflammation and tissue damage.
Inflammation in Different Systems
- Asthma: Inflammation causes airway constriction and increased mucus production, making it difficult to breathe.
- Gastrointestinal Disorders: Examples include Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, appendicitis, and cholecystitis. Inflammation causes abdominal pain, tenderness, nausea, and vomiting.
- Renal System: Inflammatory diseases like nephritis, lupus nephritis, and glomerulonephritis affect the kidneys and can occur at any age.
Immunity
- The immune system can sometimes attack the body's own tissues, causing inflammation.
- Be aware of signs of anaphylaxis which include hives, itching, skin color changes, airway constriction, weak and rapid pulse, nausea, and dizziness.
- Patients may experience joint pain, stiffness, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
- Monitor the patient's mental state (mentation), airway patency, and existing allergies.
- Anticipate the need for medications such as epinephrine, oxygen, antihistamines, corticosteroids, bronchodilators (beta-agonists), and pain relievers (analgesics).
- Blood tests and further investigations may be needed to identify the cause of the immune response.
Infection
- Infections trigger inflammatory and immune responses, attracting white blood cells (WBCs) to the site of infection.
- The body increases WBC production to fight the invading pathogen.
- Be aware of symptoms like fever (hyperthermia), general discomfort (malaise), pain, pus discharge (purulent drainage), and excess sputum production.
- Anticipate the need for blood tests (WBC count and differential, and serum albumin levels), and cultures to identify the infectious agent.
- Treatment may include fever-reducing medications (antipyretics) and antibiotics (anti-infectives).
Mood and Affect
- Corticosteroids commonly prescribed for inflammatory conditions may trigger mood changes, such as euphoria, depression, or severe mental instability.
- Monitor patients for mood swings or unusual changes in mood.
- Educate caregivers to promptly report any significant mood changes or unusual behavior observed in patients.
Immunity
- The body can have an abnormal immune response, where the body perceives normal tissue as foreign and attacks it.
- Inflammation becomes uncontrollable in this situation.
- Anaphylaxis is a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
- Symptoms include hives, itching, skin color changes, airway constriction, weak and rapid pulse, nausea, and dizziness.
- Patient may present with joint pain and stiffness, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
- Assess for mental status, airway patency, and known allergies.
- Anticipate administration of epinephrine, oxygen, antihistamines, cortisone, beta-agonists, and analgesics, along with blood tests to identify the cause.
Infection
- Pathogens trigger inflammatory and immune responses, attracting white blood cells (WBCs) to the area.
- Increased WBC production occurs to destroy the invading pathogen.
- Watch for signs of hyperthermia, malaise, pain, purulent drainage, and excessive sputum production.
- Anticipate blood tests for WBC count and differential, cultures, and serum albumin.
- Treatment may include antipyretics (fever reducers) and anti-infectives.
Mood and Affect
- Corticosteroids used to treat inflammation can cause mood changes, including euphoria, depression, and severe mental instability.
- Be alert for mood swings or unusual changes in mood.
- Educate caregivers to promptly report any significant mood changes.
Asthma
- Exposure to allergens or infections like bronchitis or pneumonia causes inflammation in the airways.
- Inflammation leads to airway swelling, bronchoconstriction, and increased mucus production.
- Patients experience symptoms like coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, and chest tightness.
Oxygenation
- Monitor for signs of inadequate oxygenation, including cyanosis, abnormal blood gas readings, labored breathing, unusual lung sounds, and difficulty clearing mucus.
- Prepare to administer medications such as epinephrine, bronchodilators, antihistamines, and corticosteroids.
- Continuously monitor oxygen saturation using pulse oximetry.
- Provide supplemental oxygen when necessary.
- Pulmonary function testing can be used to assess airflow.
Safety Considerations
- Abruptly stopping corticosteroids can result in adrenal insufficiency and crisis.
- Adrenal insufficiency can lead to severe low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and other complications.
- Explain the importance of gradually reducing corticosteroid dosage as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Instruct patients to contact their healthcare provider if they are unable to take their medication for one day or longer due to illness.
- Be vigilant for signs of adverse effects if medication is abruptly stopped.
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Test your knowledge on the classic manifestations of inflammation including erythema, heat, swelling, pain, and impaired function. Explore both localized and generalized inflammatory responses along with chronic inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease and rheumatoid arthritis. This quiz will enhance your understanding of how inflammation affects the body.
