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Brandi Sizemore
Week 3 Pathophysiology
Question | Answer |
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The patient is having a reaction to a bee sting. Which type of hypersensitivity reaction does the nurse expect to see documented in the patients chart? A. Type II B. Type I C. Type IV D. Type III | Type I |
The major phagocytic cells in inflammation are | macrophages |
What is the role of plasmin in the inflammatory response cycle? A. It inhibits the complement system. B. It directly stimulates most cell degranulation. C. It stimulates proliferation of fibrocytes. D. It controls clotting by breaking down fibrin. | It controls clotting by breaking down fibrin. |
Among the many innate defenses the body has two pathogens, the first line of defense is the: A. skin and mucous membranes B. inflammatory response C. primary immune response D. hypersensitivity response | Skin and mucous membranes |
Which substance is released during a viral infection and signals neighboring cells to enhance viral defenses? A. Histamine B. Interferon C. Growth factors D. Prostaglandins | Interferon |
A patient with a combined immune deficiency lacks A. IgA and IgC B. T and B lymphocytes C. Tc and Th cells D. phagocytes and macrophages | T and B lymphocytes |
When assessing a patient SLE, you should with SLE, you should expect to identify: A. wheezing, eczema, and itching B. pulmonary edema, leg swelling and vein distention C. arthralgia, anemia, and rash D. nasal polyps, headache, rhinorrhea | arthralgia, anemia, and rash |
What term is used to describe the process of endocytosis? A. Defensins B. Chronic inflammation C. Engulfment D. Wound healing | Engulfment |
DiGeorge syndrome is characterized by absence or underdevelopment of which organ? A. Thyroid B. Thymus C. Liver D. Lung | Thymus |
The nurse is (You are) planning a community teaching event about systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). To which population should your teaching be primarily targeted? A. Women, 50 to 70 years old B. Women, 20 to 40 years old C. Men, 50-70 years old D. M | Women, 20-40 years old |