Exam 3 - Immunosuppressive Drugs Flashcards

1
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What are the two types of immune response?

A

1) Primary IR

2) Secondary IR

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Which type of immune response describes antigen recognition, antigen processing, antigen presentation, cytokine secretion, lymphocyte proliferation/differentiation?

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Primary IR

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3
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Which type of immune response describes after memory has been established; coming in contact with immunogen/antigen a second time and hard to treat?

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Secondary IR

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4
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Which immune response is easier to treat?

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Primary IR

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5
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In Rh Hemolytic Disease, Rh ___ mothers become sensitized to the D antigen of her ____ infant.

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In Rh Hemolytic Disease, Rh NEGATIVE mothers become sensitized to the D antigen of her POSITIVE infant.

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What happens in subsequent pregnancies when an Rh NEGATIVE mother becomes sensitized to the D antigen of Rh POSITIVE infants?

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Each subsequent PG will increase the titer of antibodies against Rh positive cells
-Results in Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn

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7
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What drug is administered to the Rh NEGATIVE mother to prevent Rh Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn?

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RhoGAM

-Rh(D) antibodies

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8
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When is RhoGAM administered?

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Within 72 hours after birth

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9
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What is the name of the drug that is a selective immunosuppresive agent?

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CYCLOSPORINE

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10
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What is Cyclosporine derived from?

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FUNGUS

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