Exam 1:NUR 2063 :NUR 2063 Exam 1:Exam 1 V2 Essentials of Pathophysiology: Questions & Answers:

What lab tests can detect inflammation in the body? Answer: C Reactive protein and Erythrocyte sedimentation rate Question: What is a C-reactive protein test? Answer: increased level can show systemic inflammation. Question: What is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate test? Answer: measures the rate at which the red blood cells in a sample settle at the bottom. Increased level shows systemic inflammation.Question: What is the role of histamine and what effect does it have on the body during immune response? Answer: increases the permeability of blood capillaries, vasodilation, hives and itchiness. Question: What is the role of bradykinin and what effect does it have on the body during immune response? Answer: released from injured cells that stimulates pain receptors and the mast cells to release histamine, prostaglandins and leukotrienes to increase blood flow.