Immunology

Describe the difference between specific immunity and nonspecific immunity.

Describe the difference between specific immunity and nonspecific immunity.

Describe the difference between specific immunity and nonspecific immunity.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Acostak1   118   1 Reply

Yatesm

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   184   1 Reply

kmoralesss

_____ 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   193   1 Reply

sophiakhalid12

_____, 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   156   1 Reply

Macdonaldc

The term defecate means to:

The term defecate means to:

The term defecate means to:
 A) urinate.
  B) vomit.
  C) pass stool.
  D) fall down.

aggotfay   38   1 Reply

hahauebf

Cerebral palsy affects females more frequently than males. (True or false?)

Cerebral palsy affects females more frequently than males. (True or false?)

Cerebral palsy affects females more frequently than males.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

aggotfay   51   1 Reply

syaar

Duchenne's muscular dystrophy (MD) is also called pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy. Indicate ...

Duchenne's muscular dystrophy (MD) is also called pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy. Indicate ...

Duchenne's muscular dystrophy (MD) is also called pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

aggotfay   94   1 Reply

gomeza

Different shapes of bones include:

Different shapes of bones include:

Different shapes of bones include:
 A) irregular.
  B) flat.
  C) long.
  D) all of the above.

aggotfay   39   1 Reply

preetpatel94

Mastoiditis is a hereditary condition and thus not preventable. (True or false?)

Mastoiditis is a hereditary condition and thus not preventable. (True or false?)

Mastoiditis is a hereditary condition and thus not preventable.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

aggotfay   47   1 Reply

hahauebf

The lacrimal glands clean and moisten the eye. (True or false?)

The lacrimal glands clean and moisten the eye. (True or false?)

The lacrimal glands clean and moisten the eye.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

aggotfay   52   1 Reply

lsellers6

When talking to a group of teenagers about ways to protect against skin damage from ultraviolet ...

When talking to a group of teenagers about ways to protect against skin damage from ultraviolet ...

When talking to a group of teenagers about ways to protect against skin damage from ultraviolet radiation, the nurse should discuss which of the following tissues/cells?
 
  A) Melanocytes
  B) Langerhans
  C) Subcutaneous fat

aggotfay   46   1 Reply

hahauebf

After numerous trips to the physician's office, a client is diagnosed with diffuse scleroderma ...

After numerous trips to the physician's office, a client is diagnosed with diffuse scleroderma ...

After numerous trips to the physician's office, a client is diagnosed with diffuse scleroderma based on which of the following clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Protruding eyeball with very red, inflamed eyes and assoc

aggotfay   36   1 Reply

Fvhdan

T-cell lymphocytes leave the bone marrow and travel to the thymus. If successful, they differentiate ...

T-cell lymphocytes leave the bone marrow and travel to the thymus. If successful, they differentiate ...

T-cell lymphocytes leave the bone marrow and travel to the thymus. If successful, they differentiate into which of the following cells? Select all that apply.
 
  A) CD4+ helper T cells
  B) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
  C) Hematopo

aggotfay   46   1 Reply

lsellers6

Although stress exposure initiates integrated responses by multiple systems, the functional results ...

Although stress exposure initiates integrated responses by multiple systems, the functional results ...

Although stress exposure initiates integrated responses by multiple systems, the functional results are first manifested as: Select all that apply.
 
  A) Enhanced respiratory rate/depth
  B) Cravings for high-carbohydrate foods

aggotfay   52   1 Reply

preetpatel94

The clinical reports of a client indicate high levels of bilirubin. What should the nurse infer from ...

The clinical reports of a client indicate high levels of bilirubin. What should the nurse infer from ...

The clinical reports of a client indicate high levels of bilirubin. What should the nurse infer from the report?
 
  1. The client has stones in the common bile duct.
  2. The client has decreased pancreatic enzymes.
  3. Both A

aggotfay   71   1 Reply

m7md9078

The nurse is caring for a client with glucuronyl transferase enzyme deficiency. The laboratory ...

The nurse is caring for a client with glucuronyl transferase enzyme deficiency. The laboratory ...

The nurse is caring for a client with glucuronyl transferase enzyme deficiency. The laboratory reports show elevated serum bilirubin levels. Which treatment does the nurse suspect to be effective in the client? Select all that apply.
 
  1

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scates8

How is high-output failure different from low-output failure? 1. In high-output failure, the ...

How is high-output failure different from low-output failure? 1. In high-output failure, the ...

How is high-output failure different from low-output failure?
 
  1. In high-output failure, the heart can weaken and the ventricle can fail.
  2. In high-output failure, the heart is unable to fill with adequate amounts of blood.

aggotfay   61   1 Reply

gomeza

A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count of a client who presents with an infection. It ...

A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count of a client who presents with an infection. It ...

A nurse is reviewing the complete blood count of a client who presents with an infection.
 
  It shows that the white blood cell count is 9,000/microliter, neutrophil count is 8,500, leukocyte count is 4,000, eosinophil count is 600/microl

aggotfay   62   1 Reply

scates8

The three layers of the skin are the epidermis, the dermis, and the subdermis. (True or false?)

The three layers of the skin are the epidermis, the dermis, and the subdermis. (True or false?)

The three layers of the skin are the epidermis, the dermis, and the subdermis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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aggotfay

Many older people still believe that mental health disorders result from personal failure or ...

Many older people still believe that mental health disorders result from personal failure or ...

Many older people still believe that mental health disorders result from personal failure or weakness.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

aggotfay   44   1 Reply

suarezs1

A person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder has a preoccupation with orderliness and ...

A person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder has a preoccupation with orderliness and ...

A person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder has a preoccupation with orderliness and rules.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

aggotfay   50   1 Reply

kimmaz

Acromegaly is the result of _____.

Acromegaly is the result of _____.

Acromegaly is the result of _____.
 
  A) deficient GH secretion in adulthood
  B) deficient GH secretion in childhood
  C) excess GH secretion in adulthood
  D) excess GH secretion in childhood

aggotfay   84   1 Reply

irina99

At least three different genes influence the occurrence of _____.

At least three different genes influence the occurrence of _____.

At least three different genes influence the occurrence of _____.
 
  A) glomerulonephritis
  B) Lupus nephritis
  C) nephrotic syndrome
  D) Wilm's tumor

aggotfay   48   1 Reply

gomeza

A _____ muscle at the juncture of the esophagus and stomach prevents regurgitation while digestion ...

A _____ muscle at the juncture of the esophagus and stomach prevents regurgitation while digestion ...

A _____ muscle at the juncture of the esophagus and stomach prevents regurgitation while digestion continues.
 
  Fill in the blank with the right word.

aggotfay   56   1 Reply

m7md9078

Because of the chronic blood loss, anemia often accompanies ulcerative colitis. (True or false?)

Because of the chronic blood loss, anemia often accompanies ulcerative colitis. (True or false?)

Because of the chronic blood loss, anemia often accompanies ulcerative colitis.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

aggotfay   70   1 Reply

derrickpate22

Signs and symptoms of malnutrition include lack of energy and inability to maintain weight. ...

Signs and symptoms of malnutrition include lack of energy and inability to maintain weight. ...

Signs and symptoms of malnutrition include lack of energy and inability to maintain weight.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

aggotfay   75   1 Reply

m7md9078

_____ 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   183   1 Reply

preetpatel94

In RNA, adenine binds to:

In RNA, adenine binds to:

In RNA, adenine binds to:
 
  a. guanine
  b. thymine
  c. uracil
  d. cytosine

agilleland   116   1 Reply

TSparkman10

What is the most common biological fluid encountered at a crime scene?

What is the most common biological fluid encountered at a crime scene?

What is the most common biological fluid encountered at a crime scene?
 
  a. blood
  b. urine
  c. semen
  d. saliva

agilleland   63   1 Reply

sureshranabhat

Who is known as the father of toxicology?

Who is known as the father of toxicology?

Who is known as the father of toxicology?
 
  a. Alphonse Bertillon
  b. Dr. Karl Landsteiner
  c. Mathieu Orfila
  d. Sherlock Holmes

agilleland   57   1 Reply

holaholapiepie

Diagnosis of Pneumocystis jiroveci is made by using

Diagnosis of Pneumocystis jiroveci is made by using

Diagnosis of Pneumocystis jiroveci is made by using
 
  a. immunodiffusion against the PCP antigen
  b. culture
  c. RT-PCR
  d. microscopy with direct immunofluorescence

agilleland   50   1 Reply

jjacksonmia

How is blastomycosis transmitted? (Multiple Choice)

How is blastomycosis transmitted? (Multiple Choice)

How is blastomycosis transmitted?
 
  a. from person to person
  b. by inhaling spores from disturbed organic matter in wooded areas
  c. by mold commonly seen in showers
  d. by mold commonly seen o

agilleland   64   1 Reply

analucia_reid

The Abs in the FTA-ABS test stands for

The Abs in the FTA-ABS test stands for

The Abs in the FTA-ABS test stands for
 
  a. absorption with pathogenic strain organisms
  b. absorption with nonpathogenic strain organisms
  c. antibody agglutination with pathogenic strain organisms
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agilleland   53   1 Reply

vazadir

Helicobacter pylori is detected by

Helicobacter pylori is detected by

Helicobacter pylori is detected by
 
  a. invasive testing including biopsy
  b. a 14C breath test that shows the functioning of the bacteria urease
  c. stool testing for antigen in the feces
  d. a

agilleland   44   1 Reply

hetomlinson06

Highly active antiretroviral therapy includes at least

Highly active antiretroviral therapy includes at least

Highly active antiretroviral therapy includes at least
 
  a. four drugs from three different categories
  b. three drugs from two different categories
  c. four drugs from two different categories
 

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agilleland

Which of the following cells mediate(s) transplantation rejection?

Which of the following cells mediate(s) transplantation rejection?

Which of the following cells mediate(s) transplantation rejection?
 
  a. CD4+
  b. CD8+
  c. macrophage
  d. A and B

agilleland   49   1 Reply

jester1997!

What should you look for to determine the diagnosis in your grandmother in question 12?

What should you look for to determine the diagnosis in your grandmother in question 12?

What should you look for to determine the diagnosis in your grandmother in question 12?
 
  a. IgA against tissue transglutaminase
  b. antidesmoglein antibodies by direct immunofluorescence of a skin biopsy near the bl

agilleland   30   1 Reply

omar.quesadamed

How should the patient in questions 9 and 10 be treated?

How should the patient in questions 9 and 10 be treated?

How should the patient in questions 9 and 10 be treated?
 
  a. placed on a gluten-free diet
  b. given thyroid hormone replacement therapy
  c. treat the symptoms, which sometimes resolves the situation

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agilleland

Which of the following are early mediators of type I hypersensitivity?

Which of the following are early mediators of type I hypersensitivity?

Which of the following are early mediators of type I hypersensitivity?
 
  a. leukotrienes, platelet activating factors, histamines, prostaglandins
  b. histamines, prostaglandins, cytokines, serotonin
  c. hi

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agilleland

A hospital has a high incidence of Group B neonatal sepsis, that is, 4 cases per 1000 live births. ...

A hospital has a high incidence of Group B neonatal sepsis, that is, 4 cases per 1000 live births. ...

A hospital has a high incidence of Group B neonatal sepsis, that is, 4 cases per 1000 live births. Applying the specificity above, what is the positive predictive value?
 
  a. 28.6
  b. 348
  c. 3.80
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agilleland   46   1 Reply

joshbauer