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Which antibody is associated with type 1 hypersensitivity?

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Immunoglobulin E

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Which cells is immunoglobulin E produced by?

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Plasma cells

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What is type 1 hypersensitivity?

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An allergic reaction provoked by re-exposure to an allergen

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What is the main immunoglobulin found in secretions?

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Secretory IgA (immunoglobulin A)

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What is the first line treatment for anaphylaxis after medication?

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IM epinephrine

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Which vaccines are necessary before heart transplant?

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  • Herpes zoster (non-live or live attenuated; though non-live preferred)
  • Pneumococcal vaccine (both PCV13 and PPSV23)
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Which transplant patients should get influenza vaccine?

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Annually, all patients, pre- and post-transplant

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Which transplant patients should get Hepatitis B vaccine?

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All patients who are HBsAg negative

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Which transplant patients should get Hepatitis A vaccine?

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All liver transplant recipients

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Which transplant patients should get human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine?

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Any patient at risk

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Which transplant patients should get meningococcus vaccine?

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  • Patients with asplenia
  • Patients receiving eculizumab
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Which transplant patients should get Haemophilus influenza vaccine?

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  • Pediatric patients
  • Asplenic patients
  • Stem cell transplant recipients
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Which transplant patients should get rotavirus vaccine?

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  • Pediatric patients (before transplant)
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What is the treatment of drug induced lupus?

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Discontinue drug

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Does hereditary angioedema have recurrent episodes with urticaria or pruritus?

(Yes/No)

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No

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Is the complement component 4 (C4) level high or low in hereditary angioedema?

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Low

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Patient has the following symptoms 2 - 3 times a year: nasal drainage, sneezing, postnasal drip, periodic coughing and fatigue; along with mild infraorbital edema, rhinorrhea and edematous nasal mucosa.

Diagnosis?

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Allergic rhinitis

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What does a patient with a nasal polyp typically present with?

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Unilateral rhinitis

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Patients with which selective immunoglobulin deficiency have a high risk of reaction with receiving blood products?

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IgA deficiency

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Is vaccination against pneumonia recommended in adults who smoke?

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Yes

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Is vaccination against pneumonia recommended in adults who have diabetes mellitus?

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Yes

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Which pneumonia vaccine should be given to adults in which it is indicated?

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PSV20

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What is the treatment of rhinitis medicamentosa?

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Topical steroids

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What screening needs to be done for patients who get recurrent sinopulmonary infections over a number of years?

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Measure IgG, IgA, and IgM levels (screening for immunodeficiency)

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What kind of hypersensitivity reaction occurs in contact dermatitis?
Type IV hypersensitivity reaction
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What is a type IV hypersensitivity reaction?
Delayed reaction mediated by cellular response
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What is a type I hypersensitivity reaction?
Reaction mediated by IgE antibodies
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What is a type II hypersensitivity reaction?
Cytotoxic reaction mediated by IgG and IgM antibodies
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What is a type III hypersensitivity reaction?
Reaction mediated by immune complexes
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What is a key mediator of eosinophil activation and atopic disease?
Interleukin 5
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When should vaccines be administered before elective splenectomy?
At least 10 -12 weeks; minimum of 2 weeks.
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CD4 is expressed by which cells?
Helper T-cells
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CD8 is expressed by which cells?
Cytotoxic T-cells
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CD20 is expressed by which cells?
B-cells
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What is the gold standard for diagnosing a food allergy?
Oral food challenge
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Systemic mastocytosis is often associated with gain-of-function mutations in genes encoded KIT receptors, as well as increased expression of KIT ligand. True or false?
True
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Is systemic mastocytosis associated with peptic ulcer disease?
Yes
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Is systemic mastocytosis associated with hepatic fibrosis?
Yes
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Is systemic mastocytosis associated with anaphylactic reaction?
Yes
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Is systemic mastocytosis associated with cytopenias?
Yes
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Is systemic mastocytosis associated with autoimmune hemolytic anemia?
No
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What's the dose of epinephrine for anaphylaxis if weight is less than 50 kg?
0.3 mg IM
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What's the dose of epinephrine for anaphylaxis if weight is more than 50 kg?
0.5 mg IM
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Making a diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis requires the presence of both symptoms and histologic findings. True or false?
True
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Is a trial of proton pump inhibitor required for the diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis?
No
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What is the minimum number of eosinophils required to diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis?
15 eosinophils/hpf
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Do people with selective IgA deficiency with Ig A level over 7 mg/dL (partial deficiency) get frequent infections?
No
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What kind of malignancy is IgA deficiency associated with?
GI malignancy
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Are patients with IgA deficiency predisposed to inflammatory bowel disease?
Yes
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Do symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis return if treatment is discontinued?
Yes
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Is there utility of a food allergy evaluation in eosinophilic esophagitis?
Yes
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If biopsy of grafted renal artery shows fibrosis and smooth muscle proliferation - what does this mean?
Chronic transplant rejection
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If biopsy of grafted renal artery shows ischemia of the tunica media - what does this mean?
Hyperacute allograft rejection
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If biopsy of grafted renal artery shows vasculitis involving CD8 T-cells and antibodies - what does this mean?
Acute allograft rejection
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What testing should be done after an anaphylactic reaction to an insect bite etc?
- Venom specific IgE level - Tryptase
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What kind of allergic reaction is aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease?
Pseudo-allergic reaction
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Is granulomatous or lymphocytic infiltrative disease a common manifestation of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)?
Yes
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Are infections a common manifestation of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)?
Yes
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Is autoimmunity a common manifestation of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)?
Yes
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Are malignancies a common manifestation of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)?
Yes
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Are congenital abnormalities a common manifestation of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)?
No
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How long do symptoms of laryngospasm typically last?
Less than 60 secs.
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If it has been more than 10 years since last known reaction then what are the chances that IgE mediated penicillin allergy has resolved?
80%
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What season does ragweed cause allergies in?
Fall/autumn
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What season do trees cause allergies in?
Spring
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What is the chemical mediator in allergic rhinitis?
Histamine
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Is bronchiolitis obliterans a common manifestation of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)?
No
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Is bronchiectasis a common manifestation of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID)?
Yes
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In a patient who presents with blistering in sun exposed areas (with small white papules) after using a new medication (e.g. naproxen, dapsone, furosemide, tetracycline, etc) what diagnosis should be considered?
Drug induced porphyria cutanea tarda
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What dose of aspirin do patients need to continue to take to remain desensitized?
325 mg daily
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What is the most fungal infection in patients who are treated with TNF-alpha inhibitors?
Histoplasmosis
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Which immunity does TNF-alpha inhibition interfere with?
Cellular immunity
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What is the empiric treatment for acute bacterial rhinosinusitis?
Amoxicillin/clavulanate

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