chapter 5
name three types of drugs that are used for immune disorders:
1) epinephrine 2) inhalers 3) antihistamines
we discussed 7 different immune organs in class. list three of those and what each does for our immune system.
1) thymus: produces WBC or T cells. 2) lymph nodes: acts as a filler. 3) spleen: makes blood cells and stores blood (acts as a killer)
individuals who are suspected of having rheumatoid arthritis may have which of the the following to confirm the diagnosis?
RF
a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction may be treated wikth:
a tracheostomy
what type of immunity occurs when a person receives the MMR vaccination?
active artificial immunity
having measles or mumps is an example of:
active natural immunity
common causes of anaphylactic reactions include:
antibiotics insect stings latex
treatment of hay fever includes;
antihistamines
bronchial asthma is also known as:
asthma
common allergic reactions include:
contact dermatitis
symptoms of food allergies may include:
cramping
asthma is curable
false
currently, AIDS is 100 percent fatal
false
delayed response allergies are the most harmful type of hypersensitivity
false
food allergies are easily diagnosed
false
life expectancy after the diagnosis of AIDS is 10 to 20 years
false
myasthenia gravis is characterized by hyperkinesis
false
rh-negative mothers with rh-positive babies always have problems with antigens during their first pregnancy
false
rheumatoid arthritis causes chronic inflammation of cardiac tissue
false
the allergen that causes hay fever is perennial and is transmitted through physical contact
false
the coombs´ test is an indication of the formation of white blood cells
false
the thymus gland is located in the neck
false
transmission of HIV through blood transfusion is still a huge threat
false
nonseasonal allergies may be a result of:
food allergies
common disease and disorders experienced during the late phase of HIV include:
gastric ulcer esophagitis fungal infection
common names for urticaria include
hives and nettle rash
signs and syjpptoms of allergies include:
increaed eosinophils
antibodies received from maternal-fetal transmission are an example of:
passive natural immunity
opportunistic infections occurring during the late phase of HIV inclde:
pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and kaposi's sarcoma
hay fever is a seasonal allergic reaction that may be caused by:
ragweed pollen
seasonal allergens that may cause hay fever include:
ragweed pollen tree pollen grass pollen
examples of test used to diagnose allergies include:
scratch tests
treatment of asthma includes all of the following EXCEPT:
sensitization
respiratory symptoms of allergic reactions include:
sneezing wheezing runny nose
triggers of nonallergic asthma include:
stress changes in temperature exercise
secondary organs of the immune system include:
the spleen the liver the lymph nodes
primary organs of the immune system include the:
thymus gland
a classic sign of rheumatoid arthritis is ulnar deviation
true
allergies are acquired by hypersensitivity
true
anaphylaxis is a sever, life-threatening allergic response to an allergen
true
b lymphocytes are responsible for humoral immunity
true
hay fever is a reaction in the mucous membranes of the nose and upper respiratory tract to an allergen
true
initially, myasthenia gravis affects the facial muscles
true
myasthenia gravis is a disease that affects the transmission of nerve signals at the neuromuscular junction to muscle
true
status asthmaticus is a severe asthmatic attack that may last several days
true
the best weapon against AIDS is education
true
the function of t cells is to stimulate n cells to produce antibodies
true
transfusions of blood from one person to another are a type of tissue transplant
true
trauma to the immune system is generally limited to treatments or medications that suppress the system
true
urticaria may be caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
viruses
