Classes of vaccines used in active immunity
Discuss the five (5) different classes of vaccines used in active immunity.
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Active and passive types of immunity
Differentiate between active and passive types of immunity. Which type of immunity is long lasting and which is short lasting?
Innate immunity and adaptive immunity
Describe the difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity. Which type of immunity is specific and typically longer lasting?
Different portals of entry for a pathogen
1. What are the different portals of entry for a pathogen to enter the body? 2. Define the following disease categories: 1. Endemic – 2. Sporadic – 3. Epidemic – 4. Pandemic –
Aspirin / NSAIDs
Note why the medication is used, and consider adverse effects. Invent a scenario where giving this medication could result in an ethical or legally charged situation. Aspirin / NSAIDs: Consider vulnerability of elders due to over the counter, affordable nature of this analgesic
Prednisone / steroids
Note why the medication is used, and consider adverse effects. Invent a scenario where giving this medication could result in an ethical or legally charged situation. Prednisone / steroids: Consider long term effects, when other immune suppressors are too expensive to access.
Cyclobenzaprine for back spasms
Note why the medication is used, and consider adverse effects. Invent a scenario where giving this medication could result in an ethical or legally charged situation. Cyclobenzaprine for back spasms: Consider risks of impaired function when nurses take muscle relaxants
Sumatriptan / triptans
Note why the medication is used, and consider adverse effects. Invent a scenario where giving this medication could result in an ethical or legally charged situation. Sumatriptan / triptans: Consider risks of cerebral ischemia when giving vasoconstrictors for migraine control
Kava or Valerian
Note why the medication is used, and consider adverse effects. Invent a scenario where giving this medication could result in an ethical or legally charged situation. Kava or Valerian: Consider risks of availability of compounding poorly controlled over the counter sedatives
Secobarbital / barbituates
Note why the medication is used, and consider adverse effects. Invent a scenario where giving this medication could result in an ethical or legally charged situation. Secobarbital / barbituates: Consider risks related to availability of barbituates to teens via the internet
