Diagnostic test for location & extent of inflammation

Diagnostic test for location & extent of inflammation

1. WBC with differential

2. erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) or "sed rate"

3. C-reactive protein (CRP)

Medicines that deal with: infection, assist with affects, & destroy cause of inflammation

1. benadryl – antihistamine (blocks histamine)

2. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) will not reduce the of a inflammation process, but will aid in symptom relief and lower fever

3. antibiotics – destroy cause of inflammation

4. higher doses of NSAID's (aspirin)

5. for an acute hypersensitivity – corticosteroids (read nursing care Lemone 308-309)

Hypersensitivity is caused by an immune response by the body to an antigen that results in destruction to pt

1. if the antigen is exogenous – considered allergy

2. the body's response may be as simple as runny nose, itching at site, itchy eyes

3. it can be as serious as dyspnea, blood cell hemolysis,laryngeal spasms, angiodema localized tissue swelling: eyelids, lip, tongue, hands, feet, genitals

4. a hypersensitivity to latex: more common in healthcare workers – condom, balloons, rubberbands

5. a lot of people unaware that they sensitivity to latex until they get a rash which is apparent from exposure

6. recommendation of lemone is to use latex-free gloves – unless dealing with infections

7. the severity of a reaction to an allergen or antigen can be more severe with each exposure

8. other pts may be very sensitive to certain antigens & have more severe reactions each time