Question 1

Human blood types involve all the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   MHC genes
B)   ABO antigen markers
C)   inheritance of two of three possible alleles
D)   genetically determined glycoprotein markers
E)   genes that code for an enzyme that adds a terminal carbohydrate to RBC receptorsF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Epinephrine ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   is an antihistamine
B)   reverses constriction of airways
C)   causes desensitization
D)   inhibits the activity of lymphocytes
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

Allergies run in families because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   immunoglobulins pass from mother to fetus
B)   immunoglobulins pass through breast milk
C)   the variable region of antibodies is genetically determined
D)   relative production of IgE is inherited
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

What type of transplant did the patient receive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Isograft
B)   Autograft
C)   Allograft
D)   XenograftE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Transfusion of the wrong blood type can cause ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   recipient antibody activating the complement cascade to attack the RBCs
B)   fever and anemia
C)   systemic shock and kidney failure
D)   massive hemolysis of the donor RBCs
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

A seasonal reaction to inhaled allergens is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   atopic dermatitis
B)   eczema
C)   allergic rhinitis
D)   asthma
E)   anaphylaxisF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Bee sting venom is considered to be which type of allergen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ingestant
B)   Inhalant
C)   Injectant
D)   Contactant
E)   None of the choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Degranulation of mast cells leads to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   airway obstruction
B)   headache
C)   dilated blood vessels
D)   All of the choices are correct.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Allergic reactions to penicillins are considered a(n)  ________ hypersensitivity.

Accepted Answer

A)   T-cell mediated
B)   antibody mediated
C)   immune complex mediated
D)   immediate
E)   both T-cell mediated and antibody mediatedF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The patient discusses his antirejection medication regiment with the nurse. He asks how they work to prevent graft rejection. What is the best explanation by the RN?

Accepted Answer

A)   Antirejection medications work on your liver to make it less hostile to its new environment, increasing the chances of organ acceptance.
B)   Antirejection medications work by changing the MHC markers on your new liver to be more like your own.
C)   Antirejection medications work by suppressing the body's immune response against foreign MHC markers.
D)   Antirejection medications work by causing your body to think its MHC markers are similar to your new liver's.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

A xenograft is graft tissue from a donor of one species transplanted to a recipient of another species.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The tuberculin reaction develops within 30 minutes of the skin test in people with prior sensitization due to tuberculosis infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Corticosteroids will ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   inhibit the activity of lymphocytes
B)   bind to histamine receptors on target organs
C)   block synthesis of leukotrienes
D)   relieve inflammatory symptoms
E)   reverse spasms of respiratory smooth musclesF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

A female who is Rh- ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   inherited two dominant genes
B)   is in the majority of the population with regard to Rh status
C)   is at risk for a pregnancy resulting in hemolytic disease of the newborn
D)   can never have an Rh+ baby
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Histamine causes all of the following except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   increased sensitivity to pain
B)   constriction of smooth muscle of bronchi and the intestine
C)   relaxes vascular smooth muscle
D)   wheal and flare reaction in skin
E)   pruritus and headacheF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

Each of the following is an autoimmune disease except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   systemic lupus erythematosus
B)   Graves' disease
C)   type I diabetes
D)   metastatic cancer
E)   rheumatic feverF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

In the theory for allergic desensitization, which immunoglobulin blocks the allergen from binding with IgE?

Accepted Answer

A)   IgE
B)   IgG
C)   IgA
D)   IgD
E)   IgMF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

All of the following are associated with IgE and mast cell-mediated allergy except ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   drug allergy
B)   eczema
C)   anaphylaxis
D)   allergic asthma
E)   systemic lupus erythematosusF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Asthma is classified as what type of reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Atopy
B)   Systemic anaphylaxis
C)   Acute allergic
D)   Cutaneous anaphylaxisE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

What type of hypersensitivity reaction is an organ transplantation patient at risk for?

Accepted Answer

A)   Type I
B)   Type II
C)   Type III
D)   Type IVE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 14: Disorders in Immunity

A xenograft is graft tissue from a donor of one species transplanted to a recipient of another species.

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The patient discusses his antirejection medication regiment with the nurse. He asks how they work to prevent graft rejection. What is the best explanation by the RN?

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Bee sting venom is considered to be which type of allergen?

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A seasonal reaction to inhaled allergens is ________.

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Allergies run in families because ________.

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Histamine causes all of the following except ________.

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Allergic reactions to penicillins are considered a(n) ________ hypersensitivity.

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Human blood types involve all the following except ________.

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Corticosteroids will ________.

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Transfusion of the wrong blood type can cause ________.

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Asthma is classified as what type of reaction?

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What type of hypersensitivity reaction is an organ transplantation patient at risk for?

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What type of transplant did the patient receive?

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Epinephrine ________.

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Degranulation of mast cells leads to ________.

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Each of the following is an autoimmune disease except ________.

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All of the following are associated with IgE and mast cell-mediated allergy except ________.

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The tuberculin reaction develops within 30 minutes of the skin test in people with prior sensitization due to tuberculosis infection.

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In the theory for allergic desensitization, which immunoglobulin blocks the allergen from binding with IgE?

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A female who is Rh- ________.

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