🫁 Cystic Fibrosis — NCLEX High-Yield Overview. Autosomal recessive disorder → defective CFTR chloride channel ➡️ Thick, sticky mucus in lungs, pancreas, intestines, reproductive tract 🔑 Core Pathophysiology (MEMORIZE THIS) ↓ Chloride secretion → ↓ water movement Thick secretions clog ducts & airways Leads to: Chronic lung infections Pancreatic insufficiency Malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) NCLEX GEM: CF = “sticky mucus everywhere” 🫁 Respiratory High-Yield Points Chronic coug
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🫁 Cystic Fibrosis — NCLEX High-Yield Overview. Autosomal recessive disorder → defective CFTR chloride channel ➡️ Thick, sticky mucus in lungs, pancreas, intestines, reproductive tract 🔑 Core Pathophysiology (MEMORIZE THIS) ↓ Chloride secretion → ↓ water movement Thick secretions clog ducts & airways Leads to: Chronic lung infections Pancreatic insufficiency Malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) NCLEX GEM: CF = “sticky mucus everywhere” 🫁 Respiratory High-Yield Points Chronic coug
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