Antigen - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 4: NSG555 / NSG 555 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care II Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Wilkes Q: Which are symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that distinguish it from osteoarthritis (OA)? (Select all that apply.) Extra-articular inflammatory signs History of injury to affected joints Morning stiffness of at least 1 hour Symmetric tender, swollen joints Unilateral joint involvement: Answer: A, C, D The clinical presentatio...

OPENSTAX MICROBIOLOGY TEST BANK OpenStax Microbiology THIS TEST BANK COVERS ALL CHAPTERS 1-26 OF THE BOOK 1 An Invisible World 1.1 What Our Ancestors Knew 1.2 A Systematic Approach 1.3 Types of Microorganisms 2 How We See the Invisible World 2.1 The Properties of Light 2.2 Peering Into the Invisible World 2.3 Instruments of Microscopy 2.4 Staining Microscopic Specimens 3 The Cell 3.1 Spontaneous Generation 3.2 Foundations of Modern Cell Theory 3.3 Unique Characteristics of Prokaryotic Cells 3.4 ...

Test Bank for Kuby Immunology Covid-19 Digital Update, 8th Edition by Jenni Punt, Sharon Stranford, Patricia Jones, Judy Owen. Table of Contents: 1 Overview of the Immune System 2 Cells, Organs, and Microenvironments of the Immune System 3 Recognition and Response 4 Innate Immunity 5 The Complement System 6 The Organization and Expression of Lymphocyte Receptor Genes 7 The Major Histocompatibility Complex and Antigen Presentation 8 T-Cell Development 9 B-Cell Development 10 T-Cell Activation, Di...

Final Exam: NR565/ NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the Fundamentals Exam | Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update)- Chamberlain Q: What to assess for if psyllium doesn't produce a bowel movement? Answer: fecal impaction Q: What can be helpful to aid in diagnosis and treatment of IBS Answer: a diary Q: Who should receive the Tdap vaccine? Answer: Immunocompromised, cancer, HIV, high-dose glucocorticoid, pregnancy Q: True contraindication for DT...

Chapter 9: Immunogenetics 1. Which of the following best describes immunogenetics? A) The study of genes involved in immune responses B) The study of infectious diseases C) The study of cancer genetics D) The study of hereditary disorders Answer: A Rationale: Immunogenetics focuses on the genetic factors that influence the immune system's response to pathogens and diseases. NCLEX preference: Understanding immunogenetics is crucial for assessing patient responses to infections and va...

UAMS Immunology Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Innate/Natural Immunity - ANSWERSPresent in healthy individuals; nonspecific; rapid response Ex: epithelial barriers, phagocytes, and inflammation Acquired/Adaptive Immunity - ANSWERSFrom prior experience with AGN mediated by lymphocytes; antigen specific; slow response & memory Ex: lymphocytes & their products (such as antibodies) involved Humoral Immunity - ANSWERSMediated by antibodies; produced by B-cells; protects against ext...

Exam 4: NSG3250 / NSG 3250 (2024 / 2025 Update) Adult Health I | Complete Review with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A Q: whats the only difference in symptoms for chlamydia and gonorrhea Answer: in gonorrhea, men have swollen painful testicles. Q: gonorrhea s/s men Answer: asymptomatic, penile discharge, swollen/painful testicles. Q: gonorrhea s/s women Answer: asymptomatic, cervical discharge. Q: Medication tx for. gonorrhea Answer: ceftrixaone and azithromycin together....

How is hypersensitivity best defined? a. A disturbance in the immunologic tolerance of self-antigens b. An immunologic reaction of one person to the tissue of another person c. An altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease d. An undetectable immune response in the presence of antigens - c. An altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease What is a hypersensitivity reaction that produces an allergic response called? a. Hemolytic shock b. Anaphy...

The study of antibodies and antigens in serum using in vitro immunologic test is known as _____________. correct answers Serology What is the combination of antibody and antigen? correct answers sensitization What is the ability of a test to give a positive result if the entity being tested for is present? correct answers sensitivity How is sensitivity calculated? correct answers % = (TP/ (TP+FN)) x 100 What is a test which should be positive but gives negative results correct answer...

HIV EIA (3rd generation immunoassay) - ANSWER can use urine, saliva, or serum (most accurate), need to wait until 12 weeks post exposure to see antibodies, >99% accurate 4th generation immunoassay- "gold standard" measures P24 antigen can test 10 days post exposure Mast cell - ANSWER Cellular bags of granules located in loose connective tisssue close to blood vessels. Activation initiates inflammatory process. Histamine - ANSWER Causes vasodilation, increases vascular permeabil...