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immunology Ans: the study of the body's defense against infection Quiz: variolation Ans: the inhalation or transfer into superficial skin wounds of material from smallpox pustules Quiz: vaccination Ans: the innoculation of healthy individuals with weakened or attenuated strains of disease-causing agents in order to provide protection from disease Quiz: antibodies Ans: proteins which bind specifically to toxins and neutralize their activity Quiz: complement Ans: a component of s...

acquired immune response Ans: The response of antigen-specific lymphocytes to antigen, including the development of immunological memory. Adaptive immune responses are distinct from the innate and nonadaptive phases of immunity, which are not mediated by clonal selection of antigenspecific lymphocytes. Quiz: adaptive immunity Ans: Immunity to infection conferred by an adaptive immune response. Quiz: adenoids Ans: Paired mucosal-associated lymphoid tissues located in the nasal cavit...

Vaccines can be based on two different things.... Ans: 1. attenuated pathogens 2. material from killed organisms Quiz: Attenuated organisms Ans: Stimulates protected immunity but does not cause disease Quiz: Features of effective vaccines Ans: 1. Safe - must not cause illness or death 2. Protective - must fro vide protection from live pathogen 3. Gives sustained protection 4. Induces neutralizing antibody 5. Induces protective t-cells 6. Practical - low cost per dose, easy administrat...

What are the five main compartments of the immune response/ system? Ans: MALT, SALT, GALT, BALT, Systemic Quiz: What is immunological memory? Ans: Prevents a second occurrence of a disease Quiz: Where do B cells develop? Ans: Quiz: Where do T cells develop? Ans: Thymus Quiz: Immunity that is an organisms nonspecific response Ans: Innate immunity Quiz: The main cell that leaves the tissue to activate the T cell is known as the ____________

What are the five main compartments of the immune response/ system? Ans: MALT, SALT, GALT, BALT, Systemic Quiz: What is immunological memory? Ans: Prevents a second occurrence of a disease Quiz: Where do B cells develop? Ans: Quiz: Where do T cells develop? Ans: Thymus Quiz: Immunity that is an organisms nonspecific response Ans: Innate immunity Quiz: The main cell that leaves the tissue to activate the T cell is known as the _____________ Examstudy - Stuvia US Ans: Dendritic ce...

Which antibody class has the ability to cross the placenta? A-IgA B-IgG C-IgM D-IgD E-IgE Ans: B-IgG Quiz: How many antigen-binding sites does a typical IgM molecule have? A-2 B-4 C-10 D-20 Ans: C-10 Quiz: Which antibody is found in saliva, tears, colostrum, milk, and intestinal fluids? A-IgA Examstudy - Stuvia US B-IgM C-IgG D-IgE E-IgD Ans: A-IgA Quiz: Which of the following antigens is found on the T-helper lymphocyte (helper T)? A-CD19 B-CD4 C-CD8 D-CD38 Ans...

Which of the following cell-surface markers differentiates hematopoietic stem cells from other cell constituents in the bone marrow? Ans: CD34 Quiz: Which of the following is characteristic of a large pre-B cell? Ans: VDJ is successfully rearranged and μ heavy chain is made. Quiz: Which of the following statements is correct? Ans: The κ light-chain genes rearrange before the λ light-chain genes. Quiz: Immature B cells develop into B cells in the Ans: secondary lymphoid organs. Qui...

A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D Ans: 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are med...

What is the indication for metoclopramide/reglan? Ans: Prevention of chemotherapy-induced emesis and diabetic gastroparesis Quiz: Side effects of metoclopramide/reglan Ans: Drowsiness, EPS such as tremors Quiz: Notify MD if what occurs when using metoclopramide/reglan Ans: Tremors Quiz: What is the indication xenical (orlistat, Alli) Ans: For PTs with BMI of 30+; LT weight control Quiz: SE of xenical (orlistat or alli) Ans: Oily stool and flatulence Quiz: Nursing implications for a p...

In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust? A) Food B) Warmth C) Security D) Comfort Ans: C) Security Quiz: A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects assertive communication? A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you mean." B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am reading it correctly?...