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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: System Disorder STUDENT NAME DISORDER/DISEASE PROCESS Cystic fibrosis REVIEW MODULE CHAPTE Pathophy
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY RELATED TO CLIENT PROBLEM : CF is caused by mutation in CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. the CFTR proteins produced by this gene regulates the movement of chloride and sodium ions across epithelial cell membranes.

HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION : Cystic fibrosis can't be prevented. However, testing should be performed to the couples who have this disease or relatives with this disease. Maintain proper hygienes and disinfection.

RISK FACTORS : the only risk factor for getting CF gene is having two parents who carry abnormal CF gene and pass the gene to their child.

EXPECTED FINDINGS : the thick and sticky mucus associated with CF clogs the tube carrying air in and out of the lungs.

LABORATORY TESTS : blood test ( IRT ) immunoreactive trypsinogen

pulmonary function test

chest X ray

sputum and stool evaluations

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES : the sweat chloride test is the standard diagnostic procedure

genetic testing

prenatal testing   

COMPLICATIONS : Bowel problems

coughing up blood

chronic respiratory failure

diabetes

infertility

liver diseases

malnutrition

nasal polyps and sinusitis

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS : infection control

oxygen therepy

physiotherepy

vaccination

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