Question 1

Common allergic reactions include:

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A)   AIDS.
B)   contact dermatitis.
C)   Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
D)   sclerodermaE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Rh-negative mothers with Rh-positive babies always have problems with antigens during their first pregnancy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Triggers of nonallergic asthma include:

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A)   stress.
B)   changes in temperature.
C)   exercise.
D)   all of the above.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

A life-threatening anaphylactic reaction may be treated with:

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A)   a tracheostomy.
B)   antibiotics.
C)   antihypertensives.
D)   decongestants.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The thymus gland is located in the neck.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Antibodies received from maternal-fetal transmission are an example of:

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A)   active natural immunity.
B)   active artificial immunity.
C)   passive natural immunity.
D)   passive artificial immunity.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Secondary organs of the immune system include:

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A)   the spleen.
B)   the liver.
C)   the lymph nodes.
D)   all of the above.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 8

Common causes of anaphylactic reactions include:

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A)   antibiotics.
B)   insect stings.
C)   latex.
D)   all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

The four types of leukocytes are polymorphonuclear leukocytes,monocytes,macrophages,and lymphocytes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Coombs' test is an indication of the formation of white blood cells.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

Examples of tests used to diagnose allergies include:

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A)   subcutaneous injections.
B)   scratch tests.
C)   X-rays.
D)   CBC.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The allergen that causes hay fever is perennial and is transmitted through physical contact.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The best weapon against AIDS is education.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Common names for urticaria include:

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A)   hives.
B)   nettle rash.
C)   asthma.
D)   a and bE) All of the above
F) B) and D) D

Question 15

Myasthenia gravis is characterized by hyperkinesis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Bronchial asthma is also known as:

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A)   status asthmaticus.
B)   seasonal asthma.
C)   asthma.
D)   perennial asthma.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Anaphylaxis is a severe,life-threatening allergic response to an allergen.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Treatment of asthma includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)   desensitization.
B)   sensitization.
C)   avoidance of causative allergens.
D)   medication.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Respiratory symptoms of allergic reactions include:

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A)   sneezing.
B)   wheezing.
C)   runny nose.
D)   all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

What type of immunity occurs when a person receives the MMR vaccination?

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A)   active natural immunity
B)   active artificial immunity
C)   passive natural immunity
D)   passive artificial immunityE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 5: Immune System Diseases and Disorders

Common allergic reactions include:

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Rh-negative mothers with Rh-positive babies always have problems with antigens during their first pregnancy.

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Triggers of nonallergic asthma include:

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A life-threatening anaphylactic reaction may be treated with:

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The thymus gland is located in the neck.

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Antibodies received from maternal-fetal transmission are an example of:

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Secondary organs of the immune system include:

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Common causes of anaphylactic reactions include:

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The four types of leukocytes are polymorphonuclear leukocytes,monocytes,macrophages,and lymphocytes.

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The Coombs' test is an indication of the formation of white blood cells.

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Examples of tests used to diagnose allergies include:

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The allergen that causes hay fever is perennial and is transmitted through physical contact.

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The best weapon against AIDS is education.

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Common names for urticaria include:

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Myasthenia gravis is characterized by hyperkinesis.

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Bronchial asthma is also known as:

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Anaphylaxis is a severe,life-threatening allergic response to an allergen.

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Treatment of asthma includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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Respiratory symptoms of allergic reactions include:

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What type of immunity occurs when a person receives the MMR vaccination?

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