Allergy/Immunology tests

Question 1

Contains antigens A and B

Answer 1

Group AB

Question 2

Contains Anti-A and Anti-B antibodies

Answer 2

Group O

Question 3

2nd most common blood type in US

Answer 3

Group A

Question 4

An acute reaction associated with systemic vasodilatation and wheal-flare skin reactions that may cause circulatory collapse/shock is called

Answer 4

anaphylaxis.

Question 5

Thymic aplasia, hypoparathyroidism, and/or facial clefts deformities may occur in any combination in children with which of the following disorders?

Answer 5

DiGeorge Syndrome.

Question 6

Increased in tissues when there is an allergic reaction

Answer 6

esinophils

Question 7

Become macrophages when they mature

Answer 7

monocytes

Question 8

React to malignancies

Answer 8

lymphocytes

Question 9

Increased in bacterial infections

Answer 9

PMN~neutrophils

Question 10

Plasma cells are derived from which of the cell lines?

Answer 10

B cells

Question 11

The most important function of neutrophils and macrophages is

Answer 11

phagocytosis

Question 12

Which immunoglobulin crosses the placenta and provides passive immunity to the newborn during the first few months of life?

Answer 12

IgG

Question 13

Valerie is a 68 year old patient who presents to you with increasing weight, exertional SOB, and bilateral lower leg edema. After a thorough history and physical you suspect heart failure. What would be the cause of the lower leg edema if your suspicion was correct?

Answer 13

Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure

Question 14

Eosinophilic response is characteristically associated with which condition?

Answer 14

Parasitic infections

Question 15

Flonase((Fluticasone Propionate) is a

Answer 15

Intranasal Corticosteroid

Question 16

Ranitidine (Zantac) is a

Answer 16

H2 Receptor Blocker

Question 17

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is a

Answer 17

1st generation antihistamine

Question 18

Montelukast (Singular) is a

Answer 18

Leukotriene Inhibitor

Question 19

Cromolyn Sodium (Intel) is a

Answer 19

Mast Cell Stabilizer

Question 20

In regards to functions of Complement, which of the following best describes “Opsonization”?

Answer 20

The deposition of complement components onto microbes

Question 21

You are taking the history of 53 year old male patient who suffers from chronic, persistent allergic asthma that appears to be worsening. You believe he is a good candidate for immunotherapy. He has known hypertension, being controlled with medications. Which type of pharmaceutical would prevent the use of immunotherapy?

Answer 21

Beta-blocker

Question 22

What is the only treatment that can modify the immune response to allergens and alter the course of allergic diseases?

Answer 22

Desensitization therapy

Question 23

Which of the following is the most commonly seen selective immunoglobulin deficiency disorder?

Answer 23

IgA

Question 24

Most imporant cell which helps direct the entire immune system

Answer 24

helper-t

Question 25

Responsible for reigning in the action of other T-cells

Answer 25

suppressor t

Question 26

Secretes hole forming perforins

Answer 26

cytotoxic t

Question 27

Play an important role in limiting the possibility of autoimmune attacks

Answer 27

suppressor t

Question 28

Inactivated by HIV

Answer 28

helper t

Question 29

Direct attack cells that are capable of killing microorganisms

Answer 29

cytotoxic t

Question 30

Regulates B-cell activation

Answer 30

helper-t

Question 31

Frequent recurrent sinopulmonary infections caused by encapsulated pyogenic bacteria during the first couple years of life, panhypogammaglobulinemia and normal skin test results are characteristic of which condition?

Answer 31

X-linked agammaglobulinemia.

Question 32

Malnutrion affects primary and secondary lymphoid organs and the result affects the immune system in what way

Answer 32

T cells decline and specific antibody responses are impaired.

Question 33

The common treatment for disease where gammaglobulins are absent or deficient is

Answer 33

IV or IM gamma globulin.

Question 34

Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN) due to ABO INCOMPATABILITY is mediated by this immuoglobulin which is able to cross the placenta.

Answer 34

IgG

Question 35

A 68 yo woman presents with increased weight gain, exertional SOB and bilateral lower leg edema. Heart failure is supected because of which of the following?

Answer 35

Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure

Question 36

the most common congenital immunodeficiency

Answer 36

Selective IgA deficiency

Question 37

A predominance of eosinophils in a nasal smear is suggestive of which of the following?

Answer 37

Allergic rhinitis

Question 38

Atopic Triad includes

Answer 38

Asthma, Allergic rhinitis, contact dermatitis

Question 39

A 7 y/o boy with a history of asthma present with nocturnal cough occurring every night along with daily exacerbations of wheezing and shortness of breath. How would his asthma be classified

Answer 39

severe persistant

Question 40

Contact dermatitis is an example of what type of hypersensitivity?

Answer 40

Type IV hypersensitivity

Question 41

Myasthenia Gravis is an example of what type of hypersensitivity?

Answer 41

Type II hypersensitivity

Question 42

Grave's Disease is an example of what type of hypersensitivity?

Answer 42

Type II hypersensitivity

Question 43

Asthmais an example of what type of hypersensitivity?

Answer 43

Type I hypersensitivity

Question 44

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an example of what type of hypersensitivity?

Answer 44

Type III hypersensitivity

Question 45

Your 17yo patient who presents to you with symptoms of nasal congestion and swelling. He explains that if he did not have his nose spray, which he uses twice daily, he would be a continuous mouthbreather. He thinks it is odd that he now has to use his nosespray every day throughout the year because he used to only have allergy problems in the late spring and summer. He purchases the nosespray. This patient is probably suffering from ___________ as a result of a(an) _________.

Answer 45

Rhinitis Medicamentosa, Adrenergic agonist.

Question 46

In type IV hypersensitivity reactions on histology you often see infiltrates of this cell type

Answer 46

Lymphocytes

Question 47

The dramatic skin response to poison ivy is a form of:

Answer 47

type IV hypersensitivity

Question 48

The deposition of formed antibody/antigen complexes in basement menbranes of small vessels, glomeruli and intestinal villa is the pathphysiology for which Hypersensitivity type?

Answer 48

hyper-sensensitivity type III

Question 49

After getting a thorough history on your patient with asthma, you note that her symptoms appear to be difficult to control, and occasionally she needs to use her short-term beta agonist more often. She is also using a combination long-term beta agonist and low-dose steroid DPI inhaler daily. What medication could you recommend which could effectively double her steroid dose, without increasing steroid exposure?

Answer 49

Add a leukotriene inhibitor.

Question 50

The latest recommendations for the Human Papillomavirus vaccination are:

Answer 50

To begin vaccinations for girls and boys as young as 11 years of age.