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26 August 2024

NR 507 Study Guide

Chapters 1-5, 11-14, 16-20, 21-25, 27-33, 34-39, 40-47

  1. Types of Immunity
    • Innate, Active, Passive, etc.
    • Reference: Chapter 7, pg. 191
  2. Alveolar Ventilation/Perfusion
    • Concepts related to the ratio of air reaching the alveoli and the blood flow in pulmonary capillaries.
    • Reference: Chapter 34, pg. 1238
  3. Dermatologic Conditions
    • Example: Pityriasis Rosea
    • Reference: Chapter 46, pg. 1630-1631
  4. Croup
    • Viral respiratory infection causing a barking cough, often in children.
    • Reference: Chapter 36, pg. 1294
  5. Types of Anemia
    • Macrocytic, Microcytic, Normocytic, Hypochromic, etc.
    • Reference: Chapter 28, pg. 987-1002
  6. The Inflammatory Process Upon Injury
    • Stages and mediators of inflammation following tissue injury.
    • Reference: Chapter 7
  7. GI Symptoms Resulting in Heartburn
    • Conditions such as GERD, acid reflux, and their clinical manifestations.
    • Reference: Chapter 41, pg. 1429-1466
  8. Pulmonary Terminology
    • Terms such as dyspnea (shortness of breath), orthopnea (shortness of breath when lying flat), etc.
    • Reference: Chapter 35, pg. 1249
  9. Complications of Gastric Resection Surgery
    • Potential complications like dumping syndrome following gastric surgery.
    • Reference: Chapter 41, pg. 1439
  10. Dermatology Terminology
    • Terms such as macules, nevi, papules, etc.
    • Reference: Chapter 46, pg. 1620
  11. Chicken Pox (Varicella)
    • Characteristics, symptoms, and complications of chickenpox.
    • Reference: Chapter 46, pg. 1659
  12. Maternal Immune System
    • Changes and adaptations in the immune system during pregnancy.
    • Reference: Chapters 8 & 9, pg. 259-276
  13. Candidiasis Exacerbation
    • Factors leading to the exacerbation of Candida infections.
    • Reference: Chapter 10, pg. 313
  14. Carbuncles
    • Description and treatment of carbuncles, a skin infection.
    • Reference: Chapter 46, pg. 1635
  15. Anemia Terminology
    • Terms such as hypochromic (low hemoglobin), macrocytic (large cells), microcytic (small cells), etc.
    • Reference: Chapter 28, pg. 983
  16. Antibodies (IgG, IgA, etc.)
    • Functions and characteristics of different types of antibodies.
    • Reference: Chapter 8, pg. 229
  17. Skin Cancer
    • Types, risk factors, and treatment of skin cancer.
    • Reference: Chapter 46, pg. 1641
  18. Parts of the Heart and Their Functions
    • Structures such as the pericardium, myocardium, endocardium, etc.
    • Reference: Chapter 31, pg. 1085
  19. Congenital Heart Defects
    • Common congenital heart anomalies and their clinical significance.
    • Reference: Chapter 33, pg. 1200
  20. GI Symptoms of Various Conditions
    • Conditions like pyloric stenosis, hiatal hernia, ulcerative colitis, and their associated GI symptoms.
    • Reference: (Chapter reference not completed in provided text)