Chapter 3: Immunologic Diseases and Conditions: Prevention

Question 1

What is the prevention of Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

Answer 1

avoiding risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases and practicing infection control through the use of universal precautions

Question 2

What is the prevention of Common Variable immunodeficiency (Acquired Hypogammaglobulinemia)

Answer 2

no prevention is known

Question 3

What is the prevention of Selective Immunoglobulin A Deficiency

Answer 3

no prevention is known

Question 4

What is the prevention of X-linked Agammaglobulinemia

Answer 4

no prevention is known; genetic counseling regarding future pregnancies

Question 5

What is the prevention of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency

Answer 5

no prevention is known

Question 6

What is the prevention of DiGeorge’s Anomaly (Thymic Hypoplasia or Aplasia)

Answer 6

no prevention is known

Question 7

What is the prevention of Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis

Answer 7

no prevention is known

Question 8

What is the prevention of Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome

Answer 8

no prevention is known

Question 9

What is the prevention of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Answer 9

no prevention is known

Question 10

What is the prevention of Pernicous Anemia

Answer 10

no prevention is known; also helps gastric surgery patients

Question 11

What is the prevention of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura

Answer 11

no prevention is known

Question 12

What is the prevention of Immune Neutropenia

Answer 12

no prevention is known

Question 13

What is the prevention of Goodpasture’s Syndrome

Answer 13

no prevention is known; medication according to prescribed intervals can help minimize chances reflaring

Question 14

What is the prevention of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Answer 14

diligent in adhering to their medication regimens; flare-ups can be prevented by not missing does of meds and avoiding unnecessary sunlight

Question 15

What is the prevention of Scleroderma (Systemic Sclerosis)

Answer 15

no prevention is known; lifestyle changes for its complications (Raynaud’s and esophageal reflux)

Question 16

What is the prevention of Sjorgren’s Syndrome

Answer 16

focuses on avoiding irritation of tissue caused by dryness, monitoring for development of cancer, and early management of infections

Question 17

What is the prevention of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 17

prevent joint damage, loss of function, and disability, aggressive medical intervention needed; early use of DMARDs

Question 18

What is the prevention of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Answer 18

loss of function, and disability prevntable. Intervention needed; early use of DMARDs

Question 19

What is the prevention of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Answer 19

no prevention is known; complications can be prevented or at least lessened with adequate exercise and medications

Question 20

What is the prevention of Polymyositis

Answer 20

diligent in taking medications and that they monitor their muscle symptoms

Question 21

What is the prevention of Multiple Sclerosis

Answer 21

no prevention is known

Question 22

What is the prevention of Myasthenia Gravis

Answer 22

no prevention is known

Question 23

What is the prevention of Small Vessel Vasculitis

Answer 23

avoidance of medications that cause it in the future is key

Question 24

What is the prevention of Systemic Necrotizing Vasculitis

Answer 24

no prevention is known