Question 1

DMARDs are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Disease-modifying anti-inflammatory drugs 
B)  Disease-modifying action drugs 
C)  Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs 
D)  Disease-modifying aggravating drugs 
A)  Disease-modifying anti-inflammatory drugs 
B)  Disease-modifying action drugs 
C)  Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs 
D)  Disease-modifying aggravating drugs C

Question 2

Vaccines are available for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bacterial and viral diseases 
B)  Fungal infections 
C)  Parasitic infections 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Bacterial and viral diseases 
B)  Fungal infections 
C)  Parasitic infections 
D)  All of the above A

Question 3

A major side effect with immunosuppressive therapy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Nausea and vomiting 
B)  Increased risk of infection 
C)  Cough 
D)  B and C 
A)  Nausea and vomiting 
B)  Increased risk of infection 
C)  Cough 
D)  B and C B

Question 4

Hematopoiesis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Blood cell production 
B)  Blood cell destruction 
C)  Ratio of white-to-red blood cells 
D)  Disease of the blood cells 
A)  Blood cell production 
B)  Blood cell destruction 
C)  Ratio of white-to-red blood cells 
D)  Disease of the blood cells

Question 5

Which of the following statements is(are) true concerning an inactivated viral vaccine?

Accepted Answer

A)  The immune system recognizes the viral capsid (outer covering). 
B)  Boosters must be administered. 
C)  The virus is attenuated. 
D)  A and B 
A)  The immune system recognizes the viral capsid (outer covering). 
B)  Boosters must be administered. 
C)  The virus is attenuated. 
D)  A and B

Question 6

Why is it important for a pharmacy technician to have a record of up-to-date immunizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many hospitals require proof of childhood immunizations before hiring technicians. 
B)  Many hospitals require proof of childhood immunizations before providing externships. 
C)  Records can provide information to avoid numerous blood tests to prove previous immunizations. 
D)  All of the above statements apply. 
A)  Many hospitals require proof of childhood immunizations before hiring technicians. 
B)  Many hospitals require proof of childhood immunizations before providing externships. 
C)  Records can provide information to avoid numerous blood tests to prove previous immunizations. 
D)  All of the above statements apply.

Question 7

Which of the following is(are) autoimmune disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Systemic lupus erythematosus (SL
E)  
B)  Psoriasis 
C)  Rheumatoid arthritis (R
A)  
D)  All of the above 
A)  Systemic lupus erythematosus (SL
E)  
B)  Psoriasis 
C)  Rheumatoid arthritis (R
A)  
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Remicade is the brand name for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adalimumab 
B)  Everolimus 
C)  Golimumab 
D)  Infliximab 
A)  Adalimumab 
B)  Everolimus 
C)  Golimumab 
D)  Infliximab

Question 9

Most vaccines require:

Accepted Answer

A)  Refrigeration between 2° and 8° C 
B)  Freezing 
C)  Careful temperature monitoring during shipping and storage 
D)  A and C 
A)  Refrigeration between 2° and 8° C 
B)  Freezing 
C)  Careful temperature monitoring during shipping and storage 
D)  A and C

Question 10

Propylthiouracil is used:

Accepted Answer

A)  To decrease thyroid production in Graves disease 
B)  As a thyroid supplement 
C)  To treat hypothyroidism 
D)  A and C 
A)  To decrease thyroid production in Graves disease 
B)  As a thyroid supplement 
C)  To treat hypothyroidism 
D)  A and C

Question 11

RA:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is a disease that predominately affects older adults 
B)  Is curable with prednisone and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
C)  Leads to irreversible joint deformity 
D)  Affects men more than women 
A)  Is a disease that predominately affects older adults 
B)  Is curable with prednisone and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
C)  Leads to irreversible joint deformity 
D)  Affects men more than women

Question 12

Chronic inflammation can:

Accepted Answer

A)  Occur locally or systemically 
B)  Lead to the development of scar tissue 
C)  Alter an organ's ability to function optimally 
D)  All of the above are characteristics of chronic inflammation 
A)  Occur locally or systemically 
B)  Lead to the development of scar tissue 
C)  Alter an organ's ability to function optimally 
D)  All of the above are characteristics of chronic inflammation

Question 13

Humira is indicated for the treatment of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Crohn Disease 
B)  Psoriasis 
C)  Rheumatoid Arthritis 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Crohn Disease 
B)  Psoriasis 
C)  Rheumatoid Arthritis 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following statements does not describe the spleen?

Accepted Answer

A)  The spleen contains macrophages. 
B)  It is made up of red pulp and white pulp. 
C)  The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ. 
D)  It filters blood cells at the beginning of their life cycle. 
A)  The spleen contains macrophages. 
B)  It is made up of red pulp and white pulp. 
C)  The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ. 
D)  It filters blood cells at the beginning of their life cycle.

Question 15

Side effects for azathioprine (Imuran) include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone marrow suppression 
B)  Nausea and vomiting 
C)  Increased risk of infection 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Bone marrow suppression 
B)  Nausea and vomiting 
C)  Increased risk of infection 
D)  All of the above

Question 16

Tetanus toxoid:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is an active bacterial toxin 
B)  Is not necessary for those older than 18 years of age 
C)  Requires a booster every 10 years 
D)  A and B 
A)  Is an active bacterial toxin 
B)  Is not necessary for those older than 18 years of age 
C)  Requires a booster every 10 years 
D)  A and B

Question 17

Propylthiouracil and methimazole are used to treat:

Accepted Answer

A)  RA 
B)  Hyperthyroidism 
C)  Hypothyroidism 
D)  SLE 
A)  RA 
B)  Hyperthyroidism 
C)  Hypothyroidism 
D)  SLE

Question 18

Attenuated, in reference to vaccines, means :

Accepted Answer

A)  Dead 
B)  Weakened 
C)  Potent 
D)  Viral 
A)  Dead 
B)  Weakened 
C)  Potent 
D)  Viral

Question 19

Belimumab (Benlysta) for SLE is available:

Accepted Answer

A)  Orally 
B)  Topically 
C)  Intravenously (IV) 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Orally 
B)  Topically 
C)  Intravenously (IV) 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

Zostavax is indicated for the prevention of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chickenpox 
B)  Shingles 
C)  Haemophilus influenzae 
D)  Tetanus 
A)  Chickenpox 
B)  Shingles 
C)  Haemophilus influenzae 
D)  Tetanus

Exam 25: Therapeutic Agents for the Immune System

DMARDs are:

Vaccines are available for:

A major side effect with immunosuppressive therapy is:

Hematopoiesis is:

Which of the following statements is(are) true concerning an inactivated viral vaccine?

Why is it important for a pharmacy technician to have a record of up-to-date immunizations?

Which of the following is(are) autoimmune disorders?

Remicade is the brand name for:

Most vaccines require:

Propylthiouracil is used:

RA:

Chronic inflammation can:

Humira is indicated for the treatment of:

Which of the following statements does not describe the spleen?

Side effects for azathioprine (Imuran) include:

Tetanus toxoid:

Propylthiouracil and methimazole are used to treat:

Attenuated, in reference to vaccines, means :

Belimumab (Benlysta) for SLE is available:

Zostavax is indicated for the prevention of:

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