Immunology/Infection
What virus causes upper respiratory tract infections
Coronavirus
Which process would the IgD immunoglobulin found in human cord blood support?
Differentiation of B-lymphocytes
Which clinical manifestations indicate the disseminated stage in Lyme disease
Dyspnea; dizziness
Which virus is responsible for causing infectious mononucleosis in clients?
Eptein-Barr virus
Which clinical manifestations indicate the localized stage in Lyme disease
Erythema migrans
Which type of cytokines is used to treat anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease
Erythropoietin
After teaching a post radiation therapy client regarding proper skin care to the treatment area, which client statements indicate understanding? Select all that apply
I will wear loose fitting clothes; I will avoid using adhesive bandages; I will avoid exposing the area to cold temperatures
Lines the mucous membranes and protects body surfaces
IgA
Causes symptoms of allergic reactions by adhering to mast cells and basophils
IgE
Defends against parasitic infections
IgE
Provides primary immune response
IgM
Used to prevent thrombocytopenia after chemotherapy
Interleukin-11
Used to treat metastatic renal carcinoma
Interleukin-2
Which cytokines stimulates the liver to produce fibrinogen and protein C?
Interleukin-6
Which client has a higher risk for contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
A client who shares equipment to snort or smoke drugs
Which result would the nurse expect to find when reviewing the serum screening tests of a client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
A decrease in CD4 T cells
Used to treat hairy cell leukemia or malignant melanoma
A-Interferon
Which clinical manifestations indicate the chronic persistent stage of Lyme disease. Select all
Arthritis; chronic fatigue
causes of gastroenteritis
Parvovirus and rotavirus
An older client with a history of congestive heart failure expresses concern about potential exposure to tuberculosis from his or her roommate at the extended care facility. Which primary concern is the nurses
TB adversely affects older adults with chronic illness