| A | B |
|---|
| Functions of the immune system | Protect, defend against foreign pathogens |
| Agents involved in humoral responses | immunoglobulins (Ig) |
| Agents involved in cell-mediated responses | T-Lymphocytes,lymphokines... |
| Immunoglobulin associated with allergic responses | Ig E |
| Immunoglobulin high in primary reaction response | IgM |
| Immunoglobulin high in secondary reaction | Ig G |
| Positive localized reaction to allergen | wheal and flare |
| Interventions to improveimmune function | Nutrition, exercise, stress reduction |
| Body's first line of defense | Phagocytosis |
| Anaphylactic shock | life-threatening allergic reaction |
| epinephrine | emergency treatment of anaphylactic shock |
| HIV pathophysiology | Infection and destruction of CD4 cells |
| CD4 cells < 500 | Begin tx with antiretrovirals |
| Side effects of HIV meds | suppress bone marrow function |
| Opportunistic diseases | Confirm dx of AIDS |
| Diagnostic labs for HIV | ELISA, western blot.... |
| Effective Barrier to HIV | Latex condoms used properly |
| immunocompetence | good ability to destroy pathogens,resist disease |
