Deck 29: Immune Diseases

Question 1

____ are immune chemicals that are responsible for the body's reaction to immune stimulation.

A) Cytokines
B) Mast
C) Antigens
D) Antibodies

Answer 1

Cytokines

Question 2

Anaphylaxis is not IgE mediated.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

____ is a localized swelling of the lips, tongue, or upper airway in response to specific antigenic stimuli.

A) Allergic reaction
B) Angioedema
C) Erythematosis
D) Autoimmune response

Answer 3

Angioedema

Question 4

Immune system disorders can then be broadly divided into conditions where the immune system is overactive and conditions where the immune system is underactive or deficient.

Question 5

____ provide an important barrier for the various openings in the body.

A) Cellular membranes
B) Vascular membranes
C) Mucous membranes
D) Fibrous membranes

Question 6

Allergic reactions are the result of an inappropriately excessive response to an antigenic exposure.

Question 7

Heart beat and circulation are always the starting point of any examination.

Question 8

The ____ are the primary surveillance cells that circulate throughout the blood searching for antigens.

A) B cells
B) cytokines
C) mast cells
D) T cells

Question 9

Although epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens) are common, some patients also carry preloaded syringes of diphenhydramine and dexamethasone.

Question 10

Most infants and children in the United States are vaccinated according to particular schedules that are set by the federal government.

Question 11

Vomiting after eating certain foods such as milk products is considered to be caused by a true allergy.

Question 12

B cells are responsible for the initial stimulation of an immune response.

Question 13

The first line of defense against the invasion of organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi are the natural physical barriers.

Question 14

Some people develop antibodies to their own body cells, a condition known as ____.

A) angioedema
B) referential allergy syndrome
C) erythmatosis
D) autoimmunity

Question 15

____ affects virtually all tissues in the body, and therefore may have a variety of effects, with the most common manifestation is joint pain and swelling, which affects approximately 95% of patients.

A) Lupus pernio
B) Rheumatoid arthritis
C) Systemic lupus erythematosus
D) Angioedema

Question 16

____ are lymphocytes that generate plasma cells that, in turn, secrete antibodies when stimulated.

A) Mast cells
B) B cells
C) T cells
D) Cytokines

Question 17

Chronic transplant rejection can occur from repeated episodes of acute rejection or due to a low level immune attack on the transplanted organ.

Question 18

The ____ factor, which consists of multiple types of autoantibodies, usually targets synovial joints in the body.

A) regression
B) rheumatoid
C) arthritic
D) reactive

Question 19

____ are particles or organisms that stimulate an immune response.

A) Antigens
B) Antidotes
C) Antibodies
D) Probiotics

Question 20

____ blood cells are produced in the bone marrow and mature in other organs of the body.

A) Red
B) Erythrocyte
C) White
D) Mast

Question 21

In immunosuppressed patients suffering from possible infection, skin mottling can represent hypoperfusion from ____.

A) septosemia
B) autoimmune deficiency
C) septic shock
D) anaphylactic shock

Question 22

In ____________________ rejection, the recipient's immune system attacks the transplanted organ.

Question 23

A ____ history is particularly important in terms of establishing disease transmission.

A) medication
B) medical
C) family
D) social

Question 24

Mottled or cyanotic skin may reflect ____, or may be caused by hypoperfusion from anaphylactic shock.

A) hypoxia
B) hypothermia
C) hyperfusion
D) hypofusion

Question 25

The ____________________ is often considered the largest organ of the body.

Question 26

Known as ____________________, the lack of immunologic response to stimulating antigens has several potential causes.

Question 27

____ is joint stiffness on wakening that gradually worsens as the day progresses.

A) Lupus erythematosus
B) Angioedema
C) Osteoarthritis
D) Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 28

The common characteristic of ____ is joint stiffness on wakening that gradually improves throughout the day.

A) lupus erythematosus
B) anaphylactic reaction
C) osteoarthritis
D) rheumatoid arthritis

Question 29

The past medical history is perhaps the most important information that can be obtained other than the history of present illness in a patient suffering from an immune reaction using the ____ mnemonic.

A) MMWR
B) TOPV
C) AMPLE
D) TEST

Question 30

____________________ transplant rejection can occur from repeated episodes of acute rejection or due to a low level immune attack on the transplanted organ.

Question 31

____ occurs at the time of transplantation and usually is a result of a mismatch of the major antigens, similar to administering the incorrect blood type to a patient.

A) Acute transplant rejection
B) Hyperacute transplant rejection
C) Chronic transplant rejection
D) Systemic transplant rejection

Question 32

____ occurs as early as a week after transplant but can occur months to years after transplant as well.

A) Acute transplant rejection
B) Hyperacute transplant rejection
C) Chronic transplant rejection
D) Systemic transplant rejection

Question 33

Patients who have a history of immunosuppression-whether due to medications, chemotherapy, or infection (e.g., with HIV)-are at risk for infection and may rapidly become ____________________.

Question 34

Many patients with autoimmune disorders are on chronic ____ or other immunomodulating medications in order to blunt their inappropriate autoimmune response.

A) antibiotics
B) antihistamines
C) channel blockers
D) steroids

Question 35

Drug choices in the prehospital setting usually include ____ and steroids for the allergic patient.

A) epinephrine
B) antihistamines
C) beta agonists
D) beta blockers