NR 507 Midterm Questions - Hyper sensitivity / Immunity
Hives (urticaria) are an example of a: - Answer- Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction.
Type 2 (Cytotoxic) hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by: - Answer- IgG or IgM.
Anaphylaxis is a _______ hypersensitivity reaction. - Answer- Type...
NR 507 Midterm Questions - Hyper
sensitivity / Immunity
Hives (urticaria) are an example of a: - Answer- Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction.
Type 2 (Cytotoxic) hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by: - Answer- IgG or IgM.
Anaphylaxis is a _______ hypersensitivity reaction. - Answer- Type 1
Which of the following are considered the "first responders" of the innate immune
system? - Answer- Neutrophils.
Allergic contact dermatitis is an example of ______ hypersensitivity reaction. -
Answer- Type 4
Type IV cytotoxic hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by: - Answer- T-Cells.
Which of the following assessment findings would be expected in a patient who
presents with urticaria? - Answer- Eosinophilia.
Which of the following is the underlying pathology for hay fever? - Answer- 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: - Answer-
Anaphylaxis.
Which of the following is an autoimmune disease? - Answer- Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus (SLE).
A predominant cause of secondary immune deficiencies worldwide. - Answer-
Malnutrition
Which is true about a primary immunodeficiency? - Answer- It is the result of a single
gene defect.
Cancer is a secondary immunodeficiency. - Answer- True
Select the best statement below that describes a primary immunodeficiency: -
Answer- 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: - Answer- A secondary immune disease.
Sinusitis is considered a primary immunodeficiency. - Answer- False
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