Immunology Module 4 practice test-Graded A

Immunology Module 4 practice test-
Graded A

Which of the following would be considered primarily organ specific autoimmune
disease?

-SLE
-RA
-Scleroderma
-Hashimoto's thyroiditis - ANSWER-Hashimoto's thyroiditis

A "butterfly rash" is a hallmark symptom of which autoimmune disease?

-Hishimoto's thyroiditis
-Grave's Disease
-RA
-SLE - ANSWER-SLE

The homogeneous ANA pattern is associated with which autoantibody?

Anti-SSA
Anti-ssDNA X
Anti-dsDNA
Anti-Jo - ANSWER-Anti ds DNA?

Which autoantibody is associated with Sjogren's syndrome?


Anti-SS-A

Anti-Jo

Anti-dsDNA

Anti-Sm - ANSWER-Anti-SS-A

Which of the following ANA patterns is associated with SLE?

Speckled

Nucleolar

, Peripheral

Homogeneous - ANSWER-Homogeneous

Anti-phospholipid antibody may be produced by SLE patients. How does this antibody
interfere with laboratory testing?


Causes a falsely elevated alkaline phosphatase result

Causes a false decrease in RBC indices

Causes prolonged PT/PTT

Causes false positive RPR tests - ANSWER-Causes prolonged PT/PTT

Anti-cardiolipin antibody produced by some patients with SLE will interfere with which
laboratory test(s)?


PT/PTT

RPR/VDRL

FTA-ABS for Treponema pallidum antibodies

Rheumatoid factor tests - ANSWER-RPR/VDRL

Anti-Sm anti-nuclear antibody is associated with which ANA pattern?

Speckled

Nucleolar

Peripheral

Homogeneous - ANSWER-Speckled

The Lupus anticoagulant is also known as:


Anti-phospholipid antibody

Rheumatoid factor

Anti-cardiolipin antibody