Immuno therapy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Describe the hierarchy of the immune system in terms of white blood cells Immune System-> White Blood Cells-> Agranulocytes-> Lymphocytes-> B & T Lymphocytes Lymphocytes -Type of white blood cell in the immune system, made by bone marrow -Includes: T-Cells, B Cells, and Natural Killer (NK) cells (Cytotoxic T Cells) --All of these help to fight cancer, Viruses, and Bacteria B Cell Lymphocytes -Have receptors where antigens attach -They learn to recognize different antigens -...

1. A nurse is teaching the parent of an infant about "Give the infant ways to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). a pacifier at bed- Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? "Place the infant in a prone position to sleep." "Allow the infant to sleep on a large pillow." "Use a soft mattress in the infant's crib." "Give the infant a pacifier at bedtime." 2. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a school-age child who is experienci...

Advanced Pharm Exam Practice questions and answers Accurately Solved Latest 2024 The most common bacterial pathogen in community acquired pneumonia is: - Streptococcus pneumoniae First line drug choice for a previously health adult patient with community acquired pneumonia would be" - Azithromycin a macrolide ends in -omycin First line antibiotic choice for a patient with comorbidities or who is immuno-suppressed who has pneumonia and can be treated as an outpatient would be: - Levof...

1. A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single D. Transfer the pa- tient to the operat- ing room, while ini- bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. tiating fluid therapy However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management is to: A. Perform a FAST B. Initiate infusion of packed red blood cells C. Insert a nasogastric tu...

Neonatal Intensive Care Pharm Test 50 Questions with Verified Answers A mother with mild pregnancy induced hypertension in preterm labor got IV mag sulfate two days prior to giving birth. She delivered at 31 week female with no apparent distress. It is important to monitor her for: a. hyperglycemia b. hypotonia c. hypocalcemia - CORRECT ANSWER b. hypotonia NICU is called to a delivery of a 24 weeker with evidence of abruption. the baby presents with cyanosis and no respiratory effort. A...

What are the components of the CBC? WBC, RBC, platelets, Hemglobin, Hematocrit, RBC indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC), RDW, MPV (may also include a WBC differential) What is the normal range for the WBC count? 5,000 - 10,000 /ul What are some possible reasons for leukocytosis? Acute infection (bacterial) Pregnancy Leukemia What are some possible reasons for leukopenia? Chemotherapy Viral infection Aplastic anemia Instead of solely looking at the WBC count, what must y...

1 CPSGT EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ CHF Correct Answer: congestive heart failure Research has shown that patients with narcolepsy with cataplexy have a deficiency of: Correct Answer: Hypocretin The measure taken during MSLT with the best sensitivity and specificity for narcolepsy is: Correct Answer: 2 or more episodes of stage R sleep The narcolepsy tetrad includes Correct Answer: Excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hypnagogic ha...

A 23-year-old man is brought immediately to the ED from the hospitals parking lot where he was shot in the lower abdomen. Examination reveals a single bullet wound. He is breathing and has a thready pulse. However, he is unconsious and has no detectable blood pressure. Optimale immediate management is to: A. Perform a FAST B. Initiate infusion of packed red blood cells C. Insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter D. Transfer the patient to the operating room, while initiating fluid th...

Two Test Strategy for the Diagnosis of Leptospirosis Vaishali B Dohe*, Sae S Pol*, Alka P Karmarkar**, Renu S Bharadwaj*** Abstract Background: Leptospirosis is Spirochaetal zoonosis with protean manifestation. Rapid diagno sis is important as if appropriate therapy is instituted on time, clinical response is dramatic. The Lepto Dri-Dot test is being extensively used for rapid diagnosis especially during out breaks. Aims: To evaluate the results of Dri-Dot test with IgM ELISA and mic...

HESI Hints Leadership and Management (2023/2024) Rated A Who should explain a surgical procedure to a pt? RN should make sure that the operative permit is signed and on the chart. It is NOT the RN's responsibility to explain the procedure to the client. Good Samaritan Act? Means of protecting a nurse when he or she is performing emergency care If the nurse carries out a provider's prescription that she is not prepared for and does not inform the provider about her lack of preparation? The nu...