Immunity
Hives (urticaria) are an example of a: - ANS-Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
Type 2 (Cytotoxic) hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by: - ANS-IgG or IgM.
Anaphylaxis is a _______ hypersensitivity reaction. - ANS-Type 1
Which of the following are considered the "first responders" of the innate immune system? -
ANS-Neutrophils.
Allergic contact dermatitis is an example of ______ hypersensitivity reaction. - ANS-Type 4
Type IV cytotoxic hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by: - ANS-T-Cells.
Which of the following assessment findings would be expected in a patient who presents with
urticaria? - ANS-Eosinophilia.
Which of the following is the underlying pathology for hay fever? - ANS-Mast cell degranulation.
The diagnosis for an individual who presents to the office with sudden swollen lips and eyes,
shortness of breath and throat tightness after a bee sting is: - ANS-Anaphylaxis.
Which of the following is an autoimmune disease? - ANS-Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
A predominant cause of secondary immune deficiencies worldwide. - ANS-Malnutrition
Which is true about a primary immunodeficiency? - ANS-It is the result of a single gene defect.
Cancer is a secondary immunodeficiency. - ANS-True
Select the best statement below that describes a primary immunodeficiency: - ANS-Are less
common and occur due to a defect on the development of the immune system.
A patient with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was admitted to the acute care facility with
difficulty breathing. He is diagnosed with Pneumocytis carinii. Pneumocystis carinii an example
of: - ANS-A secondary immune disease.
Sinusitis is considered a primary immunodeficiency. - ANS-False