Temperature Regulation & Hyperthermia
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Which type of exudate is characterized by the presence of bacteria and is commonly associated with infections?

  • Serous
  • Hemorrhagic
  • Fibrinous
  • Purulent (correct)

    • Which of the following cells are considered the first responders to inflammation?

  • Dendritic cells
  • Neutrophils (correct)
  • Macrophages
  • Mast cells

    • Which of these bacterial transmission modes is NOT considered indirect transmission?

  • Ingestion of contaminated food or water
  • Direct contact with an infected individual (correct)
  • Inhalation or droplet infection
  • Contact with infected inanimate materials

    • Which type of pain is characterized by sharp, localized pain that arises from skin, muscles, bones, or connective tissues?

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    Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for bacterial infections?

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    Which type of bacterial toxin directly activates the inflammatory response and produces fever?

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    What is the primary function of opioid receptors like mu (μ) receptors in pain management?

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    What is the primary function of bacterial endospores?

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    Which of the following antiviral medications is used to treat herpes simplex and varicella-zoster virus?

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    Which antifungal drug inhibits fungal cell membrane synthesis?

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    Which of the following is NOT a common mechanism of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria?

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    Which of the following is NOT a typical mode of transmission for HIV?

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    What is a superinfection, and what is its primary cause?

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    Which type of antibiotic primarily targets bacterial cell wall synthesis?

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    Which cell type is responsible for antigen presentation and cytokine secretion during inflammation?

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    Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid medications?

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    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Gram-negative bacteria?

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    Which antibiotic class specifically targets folic acid synthesis in bacteria?

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    What is the primary action of neuraminidase inhibitors like Tamiflu in treating influenza?

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    Which of the following is NOT a type of immune system dysfunction?

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    Which of the following medications is a partial opioid receptor agonist used for treating opioid use disorder?

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    Which of the following is a common side effect of amphotericin B, an antifungal medication?

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    Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is typically associated with allergies and anaphylaxis?

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    Which of the following is a common side effect of cyclosporine, an immunosuppressant medication?

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    Which type of pain is characterized by prolonged pain lasting for at least 6 months?

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    Which of the following medications is a non-opioid analgesic used for moderate to severe chronic pain?

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    Which of the following is a mechanism by which histamine contributes to allergic symptoms?

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    Which type of immunity provides long-term protection and involves the production of memory cells?

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    What is the primary function of the complement cascade in the immune response?

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    Which of the following is an example of active immunity?

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    Which type of exudate is characterized by its watery nature and is often seen during the early stages of inflammation?

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    Which type of antibiotic is commonly used to treat MRSA infections?

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    Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of fever?

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    What is the primary reason why therapeutic hyperthermia is used to treat certain conditions?

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    Which of the following conditions is characterized by severe muscle cramps, often in the abdomen and extremities?

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    What is the most significant difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke?

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    Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of heat stroke?

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    What is the primary cause of malignant hyperthermia?

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    Which of the following statements about therapeutic hyperthermia is TRUE?

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    Flashcards

    Benefits of Fever

    Fever raises body temperature to kill microorganisms and hinder growth.

    Hyperthermia

    Elevation of body temperature without an increased hypothalamic set point.

    Heat Cramps

    Severe muscle cramps from sweating and sodium loss, usually in heat exposure.

    Heat Exhaustion

    Condition from prolonged heat exposure causing dehydration and low blood pressure.

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    Heat Stroke

    Life-threatening failure of thermoregulation with core temperature over 40°C (104°F).

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    Malignant Hyperthermia

    Rare, potentially fatal disorder triggered by anesthetics; causes severe muscle reaction.

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    Lysosomal Breakdown

    Increased temperature causes cells to break down, hindering viral replication.

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    Phagocytosis Enhancement

    Fever enhances the process of phagocytosis, aiding immune response.

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    Stages of Infection

    Four phases: incubation, prodromal, acute, and convalescence.

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    Direct Transmission

    Pathogen transfer from mother to child or person to person directly.

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    Indirect Transmission

    Pathogen spread through inanimate materials or droplets.

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    Pathogenicity

    Ability of a microorganism to cause disease.

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    Communicability

    Capable of being transmitted between hosts.

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    Virulence

    Severity or harmfulness of a disease caused by a microorganism.

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    Bacterial Toxins

    Substances produced by bacteria that can harm host cells.

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    Exotoxins vs Endotoxins

    Exotoxins damage cells, endotoxins cause inflammation and fever.

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    Antimicrobial Resistance

    The ability of bacteria to resist the effects of drugs.

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    Nosocomial Infections

    Infections acquired in a hospital setting.

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    Bactericidal vs Bacteriostatic

    Bactericidal kills bacteria, bacteriostatic inhibits growth.

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    Autoimmune Disorders

    Diseases where the immune system attacks the body's own cells.

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    Histamine Role in Allergies

    Histamine causes allergy symptoms by increasing permeability and dilation.

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    Active vs Passive Immunity

    Active immunity is your own response; passive is borrowed from another.

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    Glucocorticoids

    Steroid hormones used for reducing inflammation.

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    Types of Exudate

    Different fluid types released during inflammation, e.g., serous, purulent.

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    Purulent Exudate

    Exudate containing bacteria, typically appearing as pus.

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    Fibrinous Exudate

    Thick, sticky exudate with high cells and fibrin; indicates severe inflammation.

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    Opsonization

    Process where antibodies coat antigens to enhance phagocytosis.

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    Macrophages Role

    Key immune cells for initiation, regulation, and resolution of inflammation.

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    Neutrophils

    First responders in immune response; short lifespan and clear pathogens.

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    C-Fibers

    Unmyelinated pain fibers; slow and poorly localized sensations.

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    A-Delta Fibers

    Myelinated pain fibers; fast and precise in delivering pain signals.

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    Referred Pain

    Pain perceived in areas unrelated to the source of injury, due to shared pathways.

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    Pain Threshold vs Pain Tolerance

    Threshold: minimum stimulus perceived as pain; Tolerance: max pain one can handle.

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    Mu Receptors

    Opioid receptors in brain/spinal cord mediating analgesia and euphoria.

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    Antiviral Agents

    Medications targeting specific viruses to inhibit their replication.

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    Acyclovir

    Antiviral for herpes; inhibits viral DNA synthesis but can cause nephrotoxicity.

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    Voriconazole

    Antifungal drug that inhibits fungal cell membrane synthesis; may cause visual disturbances.

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    CD4+ T Cells

    Immune cells that decline in HIV/AIDS, indicating disease progression.

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    Study Notes

    Temperature Regulation & Hyperthermia

    • Benefits of Fever: Fever's positive effects on the body are multifaceted.
      • Kills microorganisms, hindering their reproduction.
      • Lowers serum levels of minerals vital for bacterial growth (iron, zinc, copper).
      • Increases lysosomal breakdown, impacting viral replication within infected cells.
      • Augments the immune response by enhancing lymphocytic transformation and neutrophil motility.
      • Boosts phagocytosis and interferon production.
    • Hyperthermia: Elevation of body temperature without hypothalamic set point increase.
      • Therapeutic Hyperthermia: Used to destroy pathogens and tumor cells by amplifying the body's natural immune response or affecting tumor blood flow.
      • Accidental Hyperthermia:
        • Heat Cramps: Muscle cramps in extremities and abdomen, due to sodium loss from sweating. Often affects those unaccustomed to heat or doing strenuous activity in hot climates. Symptoms include fever, rapid pulse, increased blood pressure.
        • Heat Exhaustion: Prolonged heat exposure, leading to dehydration, hypotension, decreased cardiac output. Weakness, dizziness, confusion, nausea, fainting, tachycardia are possible symptoms.
        • Heat Stroke: Life-threatening thermoregulatory failure. Core temperature above 40°C (104°F). Symptoms include lack of sweating, rapid pulse, confusion, agitation, and coma. Complications include cerebral edema, renal failure, and potential death.
        • Malignant Hyperthermia: Rare inherited muscle disorder triggered by certain anesthetics. Causes hypermetabolism, muscle contractions, acidosis, and high body temperature. Symptoms include tachycardia, cardiac arrest, unconsciousness, organ failure. Most commonly observed in children/adolescents.

    Bacterial Infections

    • Stages of Infection: Incubation, prodromal, invasion/acute illness, convalescence
    • Transmission:
      • Direct: Mother-to-child (placenta, birth canal, breast milk), person-to-person (blood/body fluids), zoonotic (animal to human).
      • Indirect: Contact with contaminated inanimate objects, inhaling droplets, ingesting contaminated food/water or inoculation. Examples include airborne, droplet, vector-borne, bloodborne, fecal-oral.
    • Chain of Transmission: Pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host.
    • Pathogenicity: Microorganism's ability to cause disease.
    • Communicability: Transmission potential between individuals (or species).
    • Virulence: Severity/harmfulness of a disease.
    • Individual Risk Factors: Sanitation, air quality, living conditions, climate, malnutrition, age, chronic illness, stress, immunosuppression, recent antibiotic use.
    • Bacterial Toxins:
      • Exotoxins: Enzymes damaging host cell membranes or inactivating protein synthesis enzymes.
      • Endotoxins: Triggering inflammation and fever.
    • Endospores:
      • Mechanism: Form a protective coating to survive harsh conditions.
      • Role: Dormant survival, antibiotic and heat resistance.
    • Antibiotic Limitations & Complications:
      • Antimicrobial Resistance (e.g., MRSA): Resistance to certain drugs (e.g., MRSA).
      • Destruction of Gut Flora: Antibiotics can disrupt beneficial gut bacteria.
      • Adverse Effects: Anaphylactic shock, GI distress.
      • Causes of Resistance: Sub-therapeutic/excessive antibiotic use.
      • Mechanisms of Resistance: Reduce drug concentration, inactivate the drug, alter the drug target, produce drug antagonists.
      • Mechanisms of Pathogenesis: Mutation -> proliferation of mutated bacteria -> survive antibiotic exposure.
      • Examples of Drug-Resistant Organisms: Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter species, Klebsiella species, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumannii, Clostridium difficile

    Antimicrobial Agents & Resistance

    • Nosocomial Infections: Acquired in hospitals.
    • Superinfection: Pathogenic bacteria thrive when beneficial bacteria are suppressed by antibiotics, leading to new infections. Broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly induce this.
    • Bactericidal: Kills microbes.
    • Bacteriostatic: Prevents microbe growth until the immune system eliminates them.
    • Gram-Positive Bacteria: Thick peptidoglycan cell walls, susceptible to penicillin. Most endospore-forming are Gram-positive.
    • Gram-Negative Bacteria: Thin peptidoglycan, outer membrane with endotoxins, less susceptible to many antibiotics.
    • Specific Antibiotic Treatments: e.g., MRSA, Pseudomonas.
    • Antimicrobial Classes:
      • Beta-Lactams: Inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis.
    • penicillin, cephalosporins, monobactams, carbapenems (examples).
    • Others discussed include gentamicin, vancomycin, tetracyclines and macrolides.
    • Antibiotics & Bacterial Cell Targeting:
      • Cell Wall Inhibitors: Penicillin, Cephalosporin, Vancomycin
      • Protein Synthesis Inhibitors: Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines
      • DNA & Folic Acid Inhibitors: Sulfa & Trimethoprim
    • Antibiotics & Spectrum of Action:
      • Narrow-spectrum (e.g., some penicillins/cephalosporins): Treat Gram-positive
      • Narrow-spectrum (e.g., aminoglycosides): Treat Gram-negative
    • Cephalosporin Generation: Varying activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

    Immune System & Dysfunction

    • Autoimmune Disorders: Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Graves’ Disease, Type 1 Diabetes
    • Allergies & Anaphylaxis:
      • Histamine: Released by mast cells/basophils when allergens bind to IgE antibodies.
    • Managing Histamine Effects:
      • Antihistamines (H1 Blockers): Relieve itching, hives, and congestion.
      • Epinephrine: First-line anaphylaxis treatment.
    • Immunity: Active immunity (vaccines, infection) vs. passive immunity (maternal antibodies).

    Immune System Medications

    • Glucocorticoids
    • COX Inhibitors
    • Immunosuppressants (e.g., cyclosporine - side effects: nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, infection risk)

    Inflammation & Immune Response

    • Types of Exudate: Hemorrhagic, Purulent, Fibrinous, Serous.
    • Complement Cascade (Opsonization): Enhancing antibody/phagocyte actions to eliminate pathogens.
    • Opsonization: Coating antigen with antibody to enhance phagocytosis.
    • Inflammation: Localized (redness, swelling, heat, pain, loss of function) vs. generalized (fever, fatigue), and exudate type.
    • Role in Inflammation:
      • Macrophages: Initiation, regulation, phagocytosis, resolution.
      • Neutrophils: First responders, pathogen clearance.
      • Mast cells: Histamine release, cytokine production.
      • Dendritic cells: Antigen presentation, cytokine secretion.
      • Eosinophils: Combat parasites, contribute to allergic reactions.
      • Basophils: Release histamine/leukotrienes for inflammation (especially allergies).

    Pain & Pain Medications

    • Pain Process:
      • Transduction: Converting painful stimuli to electrical signals.
      • Transmission: Pain signal transmission via Aδ and C fibers.
      • Perception: Conscious pain recognition in the brain.
      • Modulation: Regulating pain signals via endogenous inhibitory pathways. Neurotransmitters like endorphins, norepinephrine, serotonin, and GABA involved.
    • Types of Pain: Visceral, somatic, acute, chronic. Chronic pain associated with CNS processing and synaptic plasticity.
    • Pain Fiber Characteristics:
      • A-delta fibers: myelinated, fast, localized pain.
      • C fibers: unmyelinated, slow, poorly localized pain.
    • Referred Pain: Pain felt in one area that originates in another.
    • Pain Threshold: Minimum stimulus perceived as pain.
    • Pain Tolerance: Maximum pain endured before seeking relief.
    • Opioid Receptor Types: Mu (μ), Kappa (κ), Delta (δ). Their roles in analgesia, respiratory depression, and other effects.
    • Opioid Medications (Examples): Morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone, naloxone (Narcan), buprenorphine.
    • Opioid Side Effects: Constipation, respiratory depression, sedation, euphoria, hypotension.
    • Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Pain Management: -Other Medications: Clonidine, Ultram.

    Antiviral & Antifungal Agents

    • Antivirals (Examples):
      • Acyclovir: Herpes/chicken pox virus. Inhibits viral DNA synthesis.
      • Flu Vaccines: Inactivated/attenuated virus for immunity (yearly).
      • Protease Inhibitors (HIV): Prevent viral maturation.
      • Tamiflu: Neuraminidase inhibitor, prevents flu spread.
    • Antifungals (Examples):
      • Voriconazole: Inhibits fungal cell membrane synthesis.
      • Amphotericin B: Binds to fungal membranes, increasing permeability.
      • Azoles (Class): Inhibit fungal P450 enzymes.
    • HIV:
      • Transmission: Blood, needle sharing, sexual contact, perinatal.
      • Lab Findings: Decreased CD4+ T cells, increased viral load.
      • Diagnosis of AIDS: Low CD4 count.

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