The patient with Addison’s disease has been prescribed Prednisone 120mg to be given daily in two doses (6 am and 5pm).  The nurse understands that the dosing should mimic the natural release of corticosteroids in the body, 2/3 in the morning and 1/3 in the evening.  With this knowledge, what dosage (in mg) would the nurse prepare to administer in the morning dose?

The nurse determines that treatment is effective for a patient with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) based on finding that the patient’s

True or False: Interferons are part of the first line of defense. 

Explain the difference between bacterial secretion systems and exoenzymes. Explain how they contribute to a pathogen’s ability to cause infection?

True or False: MHC receptors are found on the surface of viruses and are recognized as non-self. 

 True or False: Pathogens are often adapted to a specific portal of entry. 

Explain the difference between true and opportunistic pathogens.  Provide an example of each. 

Define incidence. On March 17th, the number of new chlamydia cases reported in Indiana was 534. The total population of Indiana is 6,745,350.  Calculate the incidence of chlamydia in Indiana.  Show your work. 

Discuss one topic from the exam 2 material that you found interesting.  Explain why this topic was interesting to you. 

Explain the difference between infectious dose (ID50) and lethal dose (LD50). Explain how these numbers can be used to determine overall virulence of a pathogen.