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Allergy/Immunology tests Flashcards

This is a round up of test questions and answers from the 2 tests in this module

1
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Contains antigens A and B

A

Group AB

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2
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Contains Anti-A and Anti-B antibodies

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Group O

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3
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2nd most common blood type in US

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Group A

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4
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An acute reaction associated with systemic vasodilatation and wheal-flare skin reactions that may cause circulatory collapse/shock is called

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anaphylaxis.

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5
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Thymic aplasia, hypoparathyroidism, and/or facial clefts deformities may occur in any combination in children with which of the following disorders?

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DiGeorge Syndrome.

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6
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Increased in tissues when there is an allergic reaction

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esinophils

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7
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Become macrophages when they mature

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monocytes

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8
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React to malignancies

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lymphocytes

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9
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Increased in bacterial infections

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PMN~neutrophils

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10
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Plasma cells are derived from which of the cell lines?

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B cells

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11
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The most important function of neutrophils and macrophages is

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phagocytosis

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12
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Which immunoglobulin crosses the placenta and provides passive immunity to the newborn during the first few months of life?

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IgG

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13
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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?

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Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure

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14
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Eosinophilic response is characteristically associated with which condition?

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Parasitic infections

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15
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Flonase((Fluticasone Propionate) is a

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Intranasal Corticosteroid

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16
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Ranitidine (Zantac) is a

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H2 Receptor Blocker

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17
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is a

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1st generation antihistamine

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18
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Montelukast (Singular) is a

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Leukotriene Inhibitor

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19
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Cromolyn Sodium (Intel) is a

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Mast Cell Stabilizer

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20
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In regards to functions of Complement, which of the following best describes “Opsonization”?

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The deposition of complement components onto microbes

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21
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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?

A

Beta-blocker

22
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What is the only treatment that can modify the immune response to allergens and alter the course of allergic diseases?

A

Desensitization therapy

23
Q

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

A

IgA

24
Q

Most imporant cell which helps direct the entire immune system

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helper-t

25
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Responsible for reigning in the action of other T-cells

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suppressor t

26
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Secretes hole forming perforins

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cytotoxic t

27
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Play an important role in limiting the possibility of autoimmune attacks

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suppressor t

28
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Inactivated by HIV

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helper t

29
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Direct attack cells that are capable of killing microorganisms

A

cytotoxic t

30
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Regulates B-cell activation

A

helper-t

31
Q

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?

A

X-linked agammaglobulinemia.

32
Q

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

A

T cells decline and specific antibody responses are impaired.

33
Q

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

A

IV or IM gamma globulin.

34
Q

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

A

IgG

35
Q

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?

A

Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure

36
Q

the most common congenital immunodeficiency

A

Selective IgA deficiency

37
Q

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

A

Allergic rhinitis

38
Q

Atopic Triad includes

A

Asthma, Allergic rhinitis, contact dermatitis

39
Q

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

A

severe persistant

40
Q

Contact dermatitis is an example of what type of hypersensitivity?

A

Type IV hypersensitivity

41
Q

Myasthenia Gravis is an example of what type of hypersensitivity?

A

Type II hypersensitivity

42
Q

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

A

Type II hypersensitivity

43
Q

Asthmais an example of what type of hypersensitivity?

A

Type I hypersensitivity

44
Q

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

A

Type III hypersensitivity

45
Q

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) _________.

A

Rhinitis Medicamentosa, Adrenergic agonist.

46
Q

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

A

Lymphocytes

47
Q

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

A

type IV hypersensitivity

48
Q

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

A

hyper-sensensitivity type III

49
Q

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?

A

Add a leukotriene inhibitor.

50
Q

The latest recommendations for the Human Papillomavirus vaccination are:

A

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

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