Chapter 3: Immunologic Diseases and Conditions: Symptoms and Signs

Question 1

What is the signs and symptoms of Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Answer 1

flulike illness for two weeks with sore throat a week after contamination; opportunistic infections;

Question 2

What is the signs and symptoms of Common Variable immunodeficiency (Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia)

Answer 2

chronic or recurrent infections: otitis media, pneumonia, etc; GI diseases ; splenomegaly

Question 3

What is the signs and symptoms of Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency

Answer 3

asymptomatic; compensatory increase in IgM; sinopulmonary infection, autoimmune diseases; food alergies

Question 4

What is the signs and symptoms of X-linked Agammaglobulinemia

Answer 4

absent tonsils and adenoids; gram-positive infections; after placental immunity is gone

Question 5

What is the signs and symptoms of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency

Answer 5

severe, recurrent infections; develops pneumocystis and mucocutaneous candidiasis; hypogammaglobulinemia low; no T-cells

Question 6

What is the signs and symptoms of DiGeorge’s Anomaly (Thymic Hypoplasia or Aplasia)

Answer 6

wide set, downwarrd slanting eyes; low-set ears; small mouth; abnormal palate cardiovascular defects; absent thymus and parathyroid;

Question 7

What is the signs and symptoms of Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis

Answer 7

circular lesions appear on skin, mucous membranes, nails, or vagina; thrush and diaper rash in infants; associated with myasthenia gravis

Question 8

What is the signs and symptoms of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

Answer 8

eczema; thrombocytopenia; susceptible to infection; bleeding manifestations

Question 9

What is the signs and symptoms of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Answer 9

fatigue, weakness, chills, fever; jaundiced; bruises easily; hypotensive

Question 10

What is the signs and symptoms of Pernicous Anemia

Answer 10

sore tongue; numbness in extremities; anorexia; weight loss; nervous system changes; physiological heart conditions

Question 11

What is the signs and symptoms of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura

Answer 11

hemorrhages in the skin, mucous membranes, or internal organs; petechiae; nosebleeds;

Question 12

What is the signs and symptoms of Immune Neutropenia

Answer 12

malaise; stomatitis, weakness; URI

Question 13

What is the signs and symptoms of Goodpasture’s Syndrome

Answer 13

acute glomerulonephritis; acute renal failure; proteinuria; hemoptysis

Question 14

What is the signs and symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Answer 14

inflammation of many areas; butterfly rash or erythema on face; Raynaud’s phenomenon

Question 15

What is the signs and symptoms of Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)

Answer 15

sclerosis and shrinking of skin and certain internal organs; tough and leathery skin; edematous skin; Raynaud’s first symptom

Question 16

What is the signs and symptoms of Sjorgren’s Syndrome

Answer 16

rheumatoid arthritis; xerostomia; keratoconjunctivitis sicca; mouth sores; dental decay

Question 17

What is the signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 17

inflammation and edema of joints; destroy cartilage, deformed joints; polyarthritis; unobvious symptoms-fever, malaise, etc

Question 18

What is the signs and symptoms of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 18

pauciarticular, polyarticular, and systemic; large joints affected; salmon colored rash over limbs;

Question 19

What is the signs and symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Answer 19

men more often; morning low back pain and stiffness that improves with activity; photophobia; limited ROM;

Question 20

What is the signs and symptoms of Polymyositis

Answer 20

muscle weakness closest to trunk; loss of strength; dermatomyosis; rash on face and body prominences; women more often

Question 21

What is the signs and symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 21

sensory and motor abnormalites: diplopia; loss of vision; speech problems; emotional disturbances

Question 22

What is the signs and symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis

Answer 22

muscular weakness and progressive atrophy; drooping eyelids; difficultly with mouth;

Question 23

What is the signs and symptoms of Small Vessel Vasculitis

Answer 23

petechiae; purpura; ulcerations and edema; lower extremities; lesions in various locations

Question 24

What is the signs and symptoms of Systemic Necrotizing Vasculitis

Answer 24

cutaneous and systemic conditions; depend on body system involved; ulcers; paralysis of nerves leads to weakness or numbness