Summary NUR 315 -Final Exam Study Guide.

NUR 315 -Final Exam Study Guide/NUR 315 -Final Exam Study Guide. Genetics - Cystic Fibrosis Patho Autosomal Recessive Disorders ● Cystic Fibrosis ○ Mucus clogs the lungs and leads to chronic respiratory infections ○ Mucus obstructs the ducts of the pancreas, preventing digestive enzymes from reaching the intestines (mucus transport disorder) ■ Thicker gastric juices ■ Pancreas breaks down enzymes and proteins, including fats and carbs ○ Most common autosomal recessive disorder, so both parents have the gene ■ 50% chance of carrier child ■ 25% chance of non-carrier, non-affected child ■ 25% chance of affected child ○ Lack of chloride transport, due to the defect in the chloride escalator ■ Sodium attracts water ■ When we have sodium disturbances it is because the body is not able to compensate ○ More prominent in white people