Tuberculosis

Mr. F, age 46 years, has a history of persistent, unproductive cough for several months that has not responded to cough medication. He also has fatigue and anorexia. A diagnosis was made of active TB infection in the lower lobe of the right lung. He was prescribed antitubercular drugs and his family was scheduled for testing and prophylactic medication. What is the difficulty of early TB diagnosis? What are the reasons for the development of active infection? What is the preferred treatment? What is the mode of transmission of the microbe?

Pathophysiology Aging and Stress

Aging and Disease Processes 3. Suggest some reasons why the aging process varies among different individuals. 4. Why are infections more common in elderly individuals? The Influence of Stress 3. List and describe some disorders that are stress-related. 4. Describe two potential complications of severe stress. 5. Why are maladaptive coping mechanisms such as excessive eating or alcohol intake not helpful? 6. Can stress ever have any positive effect on the disease process, why or why not? hide problem