immunology

Question 1

what are the 5 major pathogens?

Answer 1

prions (proteins, interfered with metabolic pathways, disrupt from doing normal function)

viruses
bacteria
parasites
fungi

Question 2

virus

Answer 2

an organism that depends on a host cell.

doesnt have a nucleus (can’t replicate on its own)

Question 3

what bacteria is in your stool?

Answer 3

ecoli

Question 4

two major infections that effect the skin.

Answer 4

streptococcus

staff

Question 5

parasites

Answer 5

organized that relies on a host to eat.

Question 6

Fungi scientific name

Answer 6

tinea

Question 7

if it ends in -ase its a?

Answer 7

enzyme

Question 8

where do T-Cells and B-Cell predominately live?

Answer 8

lymph nodes and spleen

Question 9

what is the most common antibody?

Answer 9

IgG- memory formation, complement activation

Question 10

What one will we as providers be involved with the most?

Answer 10

IgE- allergic reactions, mast cells, histamine

Question 11

what is an atopic allergies

Answer 11

abnormal immune response, reactions to allergies.

Question 12

what are the 4 types of hypersensitivity?

Answer 12

Type 1- immediate
Type 2- cytotoxic
Type 3- immune complex
type 4- delayed

Question 13

common ss for auto immune?

Answer 13

tired
muscle a hes
fever

not curable
symptoms treatable

Question 14

what is the #1 auto immune we will see?

Answer 14

type 1 diabetes

Question 15

what are some drugs that should give you an idea they have an auto immune?

Answer 15

• Salicylates
• indomethacin
• hydroxychloroquine
• steroids
• immunosuppressives
• avoid the sun