Suggest a reason that adult males have more cases of histoplasmosis.

What are the signs/symptoms of hypovolemic/hemorrhagic shock?

How do the symptoms of neurogenic shock and hypovolemic shock differ?

What are the potential side effects and adverse effects of pyridostigmine?

What is the mechanism of action of neostigmine and pyridostigmine? What are these drugs used for? How well do these penetrate the central nervous system?

How does pyridostigmine alleviate the symptoms of MG?

What problems may develop from pyridostigmine overdosing?

What is the primary purpose of a 3 way continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) after TURP?

What is important to know about after a TURP?

Write the definition of the following abbreviations.

TURP _____________________________

How is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) performed?

Romeo Diaz, age 78, is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). It would be inappropriate to include which of the following points in the preoperative teaching?

A. TURP is the most common operation for BPH.

B. Explain the purpose and function of a two-way irrigation system.

C. Expect bloody urine, which will clear as healing takes place.

D. He will be pain free.

The chicken pox virus is commonly contracted in childhood. These individuals are typically immune to the illness for the remainder of their life after overcoming chicken pox. They might still have viruses that cause other illnesses, like measles, though.

Explain the immune response to the chicken pox virus. In your answer, be sure to include:

• the role of antigens in the immune response
• the role of white blood cells in the body's response to the virus
• an explanation of why recovery from an infection with the chicken pox virus will not protect a person from getting a different disease, such as measles
• an explanation of why a chicken pox vaccination usually does not cause a person to become ill with chicken pox

The children in a middle school classroom are all exposed to chicken pox one week. Among these students are John, who had chicken pox when he was much younger, and Sara, who has never had chicken pox. Which student do you expect would be less likely to become ill with chicken pox following this exposure and why? $\\$

A) John: he has naturally acquired active immunity to chicken pox from his previous exposure.$

$$B) Sara: she has naturally acquired passive immunity to chicken pox from exposure to other students.$$

$$C) John: the pathogens that cause chicken pox will no longer be able to enter his body.$$

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D) Sara: since she has not suffered from chicken pox, her immune system is probably stronger than John's.