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Cystic Fibrosis
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Health Care
Graduate
09/18/2009

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Name 4 systems that are affected in CF:
Definition
pulmonary, digestive, swet glands, reproductive sys.
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CF is caused by mutations in:
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single large gene on C'some 7
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the mutated gene in CF codes for:
Definition
complex chloride channel in exocrine glands.
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define: CFTR protein
Definition
Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator Protein: the chlorise channel involved in CF
Term
what accounts for the differing severities of CF patients?
Definition
CFTR gene is large and CF can result from any number of mutations in the 250 kilobases
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more than ____ distinct sequence changes in the CFTR gene are assoc. with clinical disease.
Definition
1200
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what is the genotype of the disease?
Definition
homozygous recessive
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deranged chloride transport leads to:
Definition
thick, viscous secretions from all exocrine glands.
Term
pulmonary pathophysiology:
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thich mucus secretions in the airways prevent cilia from transporting mucus. leads to bronchiectasis
Term
define: bronchiectasis
Definition
destruction and widening of the large airways due to the mucus production
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5 pulmonary manifestations;
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1. productive cough
2. chronic bronchitis
3. tachypnea
4. dyspnea
5. weight loss
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digital manifestation associated with all obstructive pulmonary disorders:
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digital clubbing
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CF pts are colonized with 3 major pathogens that are impossible to get rid of:
Definition
1. S. aureus
2. H. influenza
3. P. aureugenosa
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what would been seen on the chest radiograph in CF?
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hyperinflation (as with any obstructive pulmon. path), diffuse interstitial disease, bronchiectasis, mucoid impaction
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pulmonary function test results are similar to other obstructive airway diseases; these are:
Definition
increased:TLC & FRC
decreased:VC & FEV1
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in CF which organ defect is reponsible for decreased fat and protein absorption
Definition
pancreatic deect in secreting pancreatic juices from the exocrine glands of the pancrease
Term
in CF there is some times a rash aound the orifices of the body that is associated with:
Definition
zinc defficiency
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relate meconium ileus and CF: what are the s/s?
Definition
CF babies would have very thick meconium and wouldn't be able to pass it; s/s - 1. failure to pass meconium within 48hrs 2. abdominal distension and vomiting
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in 90-100% of patients older than 8mo with CF:
Definition
panopacification of sinuses
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why are 95% of men with CF infertil
Definition
defects in sperm transport & vas deferens
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female infertility in CF is 20% and is due to:
Definition
increase viscosity of vaginal secretions & ammenorrhea induced by malnutrition
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define steatorrhea
Definition
xs fat in feces
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what percent of CF diagnoses are made after age 18?
Definition
7%
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describe presentation of 18 yo CF patient that has gone unDx:
Definition
gastrointestinal issues, DM & infertility
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which test is the Gold standard fo DX of CF?
Definition
sweat chloride test >60mEq
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genetic testing detects __% of CF csomes
Definition
90%
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newborn screening allows detection of __% of CF newborns
Definition
95%
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newborn screenings test for elevated blood levels of:
Definition
immunoreactive trypsin
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newborn testing not valid after ____ since levels of IRT fall rapidly
Definition
8 wks
Term
newborn screenings have a high rate of false ________
Definition
positives
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7 points in Tx plan for CF
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1. Refer to specialist
2. bronchodilators
3. chest physiotherapy
4. saline nebulizers
5. anitinflammatory; ibuprofin
6. inhaled steroids
7. antibiotics
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about __% of those who undergoe a lung xplant survive at least 1 yr
Definition
70%
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avg life span for CF pts:
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37
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