Immunology

Which symptom should the nurse expect in a client with a skull fracture in the frontal fossa? 1. ...

Which symptom should the nurse expect in a client with a skull fracture in the frontal fossa? 1. ...

Which symptom should the nurse expect in a client with a skull fracture in the frontal fossa?
 
  1. Whiplash
  2. Battle's sign
  3. Thunderclap headache
  4. Periorbital ecchymosis

NERD   58   2 Replies

datboimatsu

Apoptosis is related to SLE because

Apoptosis is related to SLE because

Apoptosis is related to SLE because
 
  a. the slow cleanup of apoptotic debris may lead to SLE
  b. lymphocytes that are self-reactive may not kill themselves
  c. cellular debris can lead to polyclonal activ

ididntstudy   81   1 Reply

soniasunny

Match each receptor listed in questions 8-14 with the lettered ligand (A-E) that binds to the ...

Match each receptor listed in questions 8-14 with the lettered ligand (A-E) that binds to the ...

Match each receptor listed in questions 8-14 with the lettered ligand (A-E) that binds to the receptor. (Answers may be used more than once.)
 
  A. B7-1, B7-2
  B. Class II MHC
  C. LFA-3
  D. VCAM-

QiTian   54   1 Reply

cloveb

A period of _____ occurs when signs and symptoms grow more severe.

A period of _____ occurs when signs and symptoms grow more severe.

A period of _____ occurs when signs and symptoms grow more severe.
 
  A) complication
  B) exacerbation
  C) relapse
  D) remission

everlyn85   47   1 Reply

Macdonaldc

The predicted course and outcome of the disease is known as the _____.

The predicted course and outcome of the disease is known as the _____.

The predicted course and outcome of the disease is known as the _____.
 
  A) diagnosis
  B) exacerbation
  C) prognosis
  D) relapse

Mserna19   40   1 Reply

wping

_____ is the number of deaths that occur among people with a certain disease.

_____ is the number of deaths that occur among people with a certain disease.

_____ is the number of deaths that occur among people with a certain disease.
 
  A) Incidence
  B) Morbidity
  C) Mortality
  D) Prevalence

jldobro   36   1 Reply

Yatesm

_____ diseases are caused by a disruption of the normal processes of converting food to energy on a ...

_____ diseases are caused by a disruption of the normal processes of converting food to energy on a ...

_____ diseases are caused by a disruption of the normal processes of converting food to energy on a cellular level.
 
  A) Congenital
  B) Degenerative
  C) Metabolic
  D) Traumatic

ejohnson3310   35   1 Reply

wping

_____ describes how the cause of a disease leads to anatomical and physiological changes in the body ...

_____ describes how the cause of a disease leads to anatomical and physiological changes in the body ...

_____ describes how the cause of a disease leads to anatomical and physiological changes in the body that ultimately result in the disease.
 
  A) Etiology
  B) Idiopathic
  C) Pathogenesis
  D) Sequela

LRotundo   41   1 Reply

gomeza

Symptoms are evidence of disease, observed on physical examination. (True or false?)

Symptoms are evidence of disease, observed on physical examination. (True or false?)

Symptoms are evidence of disease, observed on physical examination.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

browniels   28   1 Reply

somedaysunday

A disease can be recognized through its characteristic signs and symptoms. (True or false?)

A disease can be recognized through its characteristic signs and symptoms. (True or false?)

A disease can be recognized through its characteristic signs and symptoms.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

clcharleston   40   1 Reply

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scates8

A complication is a related disease or other abnormal state that develops in a person already ...

A complication is a related disease or other abnormal state that develops in a person already ...

A complication is a related disease or other abnormal state that develops in a person already suffering from a disease.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Brutusandmoose   39   1 Reply

sweetpeajezzy

An _____ reads the heart's electrical impulses. (Fill in the blank)

An _____ reads the heart's electrical impulses. (Fill in the blank)

An _____ reads the heart's electrical impulses.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

palacir999   37   1 Reply

ccopp

_____, feeling the body with fingers or hands, allows examination of the size, consistency, texture, ...

_____, feeling the body with fingers or hands, allows examination of the size, consistency, texture, ...

_____, feeling the body with fingers or hands, allows examination of the size, consistency, texture, location, and tenderness of an organ or body part.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

Acostak1   32   1 Reply

Macdonaldc

_____ is the study of the occurrence, transmission, distribution, and control of disease. (Fill in the blank)

_____ is the study of the occurrence, transmission, distribution, and control of disease. (Fill in the blank)

_____ is the study of the occurrence, transmission, distribution, and control of disease.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

rgasio   26   2 Replies

rgasio

If the cause of a disease is not known, it is said to be _____. (Fill in the blank)

If the cause of a disease is not known, it is said to be _____. (Fill in the blank)

If the cause of a disease is not known, it is said to be _____.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

KAtlold   25   1 Reply

WillGross3

_____ diseases result from abnormal growth that leads to the formation of tumors. (Fill in the blank)

_____ diseases result from abnormal growth that leads to the formation of tumors. (Fill in the blank)

_____ diseases result from abnormal growth that leads to the formation of tumors.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

infantryman1986   51   1 Reply

rachey

Explain the difference between signs and symptoms and give some examples of each. What will be an ...

Explain the difference between signs and symptoms and give some examples of each. What will be an ...

Explain the difference between signs and symptoms and give some examples of each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

ANP2202   33   1 Reply

whitneyracquel

There are nine chief causes of disease. Describe three giving an example for each. What will be ...

There are nine chief causes of disease. Describe three giving an example for each. What will be ...

There are nine chief causes of disease. Describe three giving an example for each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Haydena   42   1 Reply

scates8

Interferons increase the activity of _____.

Interferons increase the activity of _____.

Interferons increase the activity of _____.
 
  A) erythrocytes and leukocytes
  B) macrophages and natural killer cells
  C) phagocytes and neutrophils
  D) plasma and complement

CTaustin   44   1 Reply

takirahh_

_____ are responsible for cell-mediated immunity.

_____ are responsible for cell-mediated immunity.

_____ are responsible for cell-mediated immunity.
 
  A) A cells
  B) B cells
  C) S cells
  D) T cells

aggotfay   39   1 Reply

preetpatel94

A common sign of _____ includes a butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.

A common sign of _____ includes a butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.

A common sign of _____ includes a butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose.
 
  A) ELISA
  B) FACS
  C) IgG
  D) SLE

koklok123   39   1 Reply

Fredio

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease of the _____.

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease of the _____.

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease of the _____.
 
  A) brain
  B) connective tissue
  C) heart
  D) lungs

bribery   42   1 Reply

Fvhdan

The rash associated with cutaneous lupus is commonly known as a discoid rash because the areas of ...

The rash associated with cutaneous lupus is commonly known as a discoid rash because the areas of ...

The rash associated with cutaneous lupus is commonly known as a discoid rash because the areas of the rash are _____.
 
  A) circular
  B) irregular
  C) painful
  D) red

love2211   36   1 Reply

Fvhdan

_____ is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the exocrine glands of the body. ...

_____ is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the exocrine glands of the body. ...

_____ is a chronic, progressive autoimmune disease that affects the exocrine glands of the body.
 
  A) Anaphylaxis
  B) lupus
  C) scleroderma
  D) Sjgren's syndrome

RENCEE72   44   1 Reply

sophiakhalid12

There are several different types of hypersensitivity. Type III is known as _____.

There are several different types of hypersensitivity. Type III is known as _____.

There are several different types of hypersensitivity. Type III is known as _____.
 
  A) cytotoxic
  B) delayed
  C) immediate
  D) immune-complex

fundai!   45   1 Reply

kwengert

_____ may be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a bone marrow transplant.

_____ may be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a bone marrow transplant.

_____ may be treated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a bone marrow transplant.
 
  A) Hodgkin's lymphoma
  B) Lupus
  C) Scleroderma
  D) Sjgren's syndrome

Acostak1   31   1 Reply

sophiakhalid12

HIV is diagnosed using a(n) _____ to detect HIV antibodies in the blood.

HIV is diagnosed using a(n) _____ to detect HIV antibodies in the blood.

HIV is diagnosed using a(n) _____ to detect HIV antibodies in the blood.
 
  A) C-reactive protein test
  B) flow cytometry test
  C) agglutination test
  D) ELISA test

SnowQueen   31   1 Reply

kmoralesss

While complement is part of nonspecific immunity, it helps both nonspecific and specific immunity. ...

While complement is part of nonspecific immunity, it helps both nonspecific and specific immunity. ...

While complement is part of nonspecific immunity, it helps both nonspecific and specific immunity.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Acostak1   45   1 Reply

kmoralesss

The etiology of lupus is idiopathic (True or false?).

The etiology of lupus is idiopathic (True or false?).

The etiology of lupus is idiopathic.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ejohnson3310   34   2 Replies

ejohnson3310

Sjgren's syndrome can be classified as primary or secondary. (True or false?)

Sjgren's syndrome can be classified as primary or secondary. (True or false?)

Sjgren's syndrome can be classified as primary or secondary.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

nameless23   34   1 Reply

alarose

AIDS indicator diseases are infections that do not normally occur in a person protected by a healthy ...

AIDS indicator diseases are infections that do not normally occur in a person protected by a healthy ...

AIDS indicator diseases are infections that do not normally occur in a person protected by a healthy immune system.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Brutusandmoose   25   1 Reply

kmoralesss

ART therapy is the recommended treatment for an HIV infection. (True or false?)

ART therapy is the recommended treatment for an HIV infection. (True or false?)

ART therapy is the recommended treatment for an HIV infection.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

kate lynn   32   1 Reply

tgreen77

Nonspecific immunity is also known as _____ immunity. (Fill in the blank)

Nonspecific immunity is also known as _____ immunity. (Fill in the blank)

Nonspecific immunity is also known as _____ immunity.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

fundai!   31   1 Reply

lirpapril

_____ T cells are also called CD8 cells. (Fill in the blank)

_____ T cells are also called CD8 cells. (Fill in the blank)

_____ T cells are also called CD8 cells.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

arichman7730   37   1 Reply

hahauebf

Seventy percent of people with lupus have the systemic form, called systemic lupus _____ (SLE). ...

Seventy percent of people with lupus have the systemic form, called systemic lupus _____ (SLE). ...

Seventy percent of people with lupus have the systemic form, called systemic lupus _____ (SLE).
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

RENCEE72   33   1 Reply

irina99

C-reactive protein test and erythrocyte sedimentation tests measure general levels of _____ in the ...

C-reactive protein test and erythrocyte sedimentation tests measure general levels of _____ in the ...

C-reactive protein test and erythrocyte sedimentation tests measure general levels of _____ in the body.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

Mserna19   40   1 Reply

alarose

_____ occurs when individuals develop antibodies called autoantibodies to their own tissues or self ...

_____ occurs when individuals develop antibodies called autoantibodies to their own tissues or self ...

_____ occurs when individuals develop antibodies called autoantibodies to their own tissues or self antigens.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

stroman54   32   2 Replies

stroman54

Sjgren's syndrome often affects women during their childbearing years, suggesting a link with ...

Sjgren's syndrome often affects women during their childbearing years, suggesting a link with ...

Sjgren's syndrome often affects women during their childbearing years, suggesting a link with Sjgren's syndrome and the hormone _____.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

beaches411   37   1 Reply

gomeza

The cause of AIDS is HIV, a _____ that carries its genetic information as RNA rather than DNA. ...

The cause of AIDS is HIV, a _____ that carries its genetic information as RNA rather than DNA. ...

The cause of AIDS is HIV, a _____ that carries its genetic information as RNA rather than DNA.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

browniels   22   2 Replies

browniels

Explain why lupus can be difficult to diagnose.

Explain why lupus can be difficult to diagnose.

Explain why lupus can be difficult to diagnose.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

RENCEE72   26   1 Reply

alarose