Question 1

Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) for RA can be orally administered:

Accepted Answer

A)  Once weekly as a single dose 
B)  Every 12 hours for three doses once weekly 
C)  Daily 
D)  A or B 
A)  Once weekly as a single dose 
B)  Every 12 hours for three doses once weekly 
C)  Daily 
D)  A or B

Question 2

What agents contain antibodies that can neutralize dangerous toxins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antitoxins 
B)  Antivenins 
C)  Antibiotics 
D)  A and B 
A)  Antitoxins 
B)  Antivenins 
C)  Antibiotics 
D)  A and B

Question 3

Pnuemovax 23 is administered:

Accepted Answer

A)  Intravenously 
B)  Orally 
C)  Subcutaneously of intramuscularly 
D)  Through the nose by inhalation 
A)  Intravenously 
B)  Orally 
C)  Subcutaneously of intramuscularly 
D)  Through the nose by inhalation

Question 4

An EpiPen is indicated for

Accepted Answer

A)  Anaphylaxis 
B)  Graves Disease 
C)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 
A)  Anaphylaxis 
B)  Graves Disease 
C)  Rheumatoid arthritis 
D)  Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Question 5

Which of the following would not be considered an antigen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Virus 
B)  Foreign substance that causes a disease 
C)  Foreign substance that causes no reaction 
D)  Foreign substance that causes an allergy 
A)  Virus 
B)  Foreign substance that causes a disease 
C)  Foreign substance that causes no reaction 
D)  Foreign substance that causes an allergy

Question 6

Which of the following statements is(are) true regarding cytokines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cytokines are secreted by a variety of cells, including immune cells. 
B)  They signal inflammation and the activation of immune responses. 
C)  Cytokines include tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukin-1 (IL-1). 
D)  All of the above are true statements. 
A)  Cytokines are secreted by a variety of cells, including immune cells. 
B)  They signal inflammation and the activation of immune responses. 
C)  Cytokines include tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukin-1 (IL-1). 
D)  All of the above are true statements.

Question 7

Many diseases that were previously responsible for illnesses and deaths are now rare because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Immunizations have widespread use 
B)  Humans have naturally developed antibodies 
C)  Better sanitation practices exist worldwide today 
D)  More people visit physicians 
A)  Immunizations have widespread use 
B)  Humans have naturally developed antibodies 
C)  Better sanitation practices exist worldwide today 
D)  More people visit physicians

Question 8

Graves disease is an autoimmune disease that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Leads to hypothyroidism 
B)  Leads to hyperthyroidism 
C)  Can be treated with thyroid supplements 
D)  A and C 
A)  Leads to hypothyroidism 
B)  Leads to hyperthyroidism 
C)  Can be treated with thyroid supplements 
D)  A and C

Question 9

The brand name for the biologic response modifier (BRM) etanercept is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Humira 
B)  Enbrel 
C)  Remicade 
D)  Cimzia 
A)  Humira 
B)  Enbrel 
C)  Remicade 
D)  Cimzia

Question 10

Which of the following medications for rheumatoid arthritis can be orally administered?

Accepted Answer

A)  Methotrexate 
B)  Etanercept 
C)  Adalimumab 
D)  Abatecept 
A)  Methotrexate 
B)  Etanercept 
C)  Adalimumab 
D)  Abatecept

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of live vaccines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Live vaccines lead to the development of active acquired immunity 
B)  Periodic booster shots are required 
C)  Live vaccines carry no risk of infection 
D)  Live vaccines are always effective 
A)  Live vaccines lead to the development of active acquired immunity 
B)  Periodic booster shots are required 
C)  Live vaccines carry no risk of infection 
D)  Live vaccines are always effective

Question 12

Which organ produces lymphocytes and gradually shrinks as a person ages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thymus 
B)  Tonsils 
C)  Spleen 
D)  Pancreas 
A)  Thymus 
B)  Tonsils 
C)  Spleen 
D)  Pancreas

Question 13

Which of the following statements is(are) true about the vaccination Gardasil?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gardasil is administered to prevent HPV. 
B)  It is licensed for use in male and female children and young adults (9 to 26 years of age). 
C)  Gardasil is given IV. 
D)  A and B. 
A)  Gardasil is administered to prevent HPV. 
B)  It is licensed for use in male and female children and young adults (9 to 26 years of age). 
C)  Gardasil is given IV. 
D)  A and B.

Question 14

What happens when a vaccine requiring storage between 2° and 8° C is frozen?

Accepted Answer

A)  The vaccine must be slowly thawed to the proper temperature before administering. 
B)  Vaccines may be kept frozen until 24 hours before administering. 
C)  The vaccine may be ineffective and should not be administered. 
D)  Freezing the vaccine extends the expiration date by 6 months. 
A)  The vaccine must be slowly thawed to the proper temperature before administering. 
B)  Vaccines may be kept frozen until 24 hours before administering. 
C)  The vaccine may be ineffective and should not be administered. 
D)  Freezing the vaccine extends the expiration date by 6 months.

Question 15

If a person steps on a rusty nail and has not had a booster in 10 years, then he or she should get a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Tetanus toxoid 
B)  Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT) vaccination 
C)  Tetanus antitoxin 
D)  Tetanus booster 
A)  Tetanus toxoid 
B)  Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT) vaccination 
C)  Tetanus antitoxin 
D)  Tetanus booster

Question 16

Twinrix is indicated for:

Accepted Answer

A)  DTaP 
B)  Haemophilus influenzae type b-hepatitis B 
C)  Hepatitis A and B 
D)  Influenza type A and B 
A)  DTaP 
B)  Haemophilus influenzae type b-hepatitis B 
C)  Hepatitis A and B 
D)  Influenza type A and B

Question 17

The most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States is which one of the following autoimmune diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hashimoto thyroiditis 
B)  SLE 
C)  RA 
D)  Type I diabetes 
A)  Hashimoto thyroiditis 
B)  SLE 
C)  RA 
D)  Type I diabetes

Question 18

Which of the following is not a major organ in the lymphatic system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Thymus 
B)  Kidneys 
C)  Bone marrow 
D)  Spleen 
A)  Thymus 
B)  Kidneys 
C)  Bone marrow 
D)  Spleen

Question 19

When a vaccine is administered the patient or their caregiver receives a:

Accepted Answer

A)  MedGuide 
B)  Patient product insert 
C)  VIS 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  MedGuide 
B)  Patient product insert 
C)  VIS 
D)  Both A and B

Question 20

Rapamune and Nulojix are indicated for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevention of kidney transplant rejection 
B)  SLE 
C)  RA 
D)  Prevention of shingles 
A)  Prevention of kidney transplant rejection 
B)  SLE 
C)  RA 
D)  Prevention of shingles

Exam 25: Therapeutic Agents for the Immune System

Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) for RA can be orally administered:

What agents contain antibodies that can neutralize dangerous toxins?

Pnuemovax 23 is administered:

An EpiPen is indicated for

Which of the following would not be considered an antigen?

Which of the following statements is(are) true regarding cytokines?

Many diseases that were previously responsible for illnesses and deaths are now rare because:

Graves disease is an autoimmune disease that:

The brand name for the biologic response modifier (BRM) etanercept is:

Which of the following medications for rheumatoid arthritis can be orally administered?

Which of the following statements is true of live vaccines?

Which organ produces lymphocytes and gradually shrinks as a person ages?

Which of the following statements is(are) true about the vaccination Gardasil?

What happens when a vaccine requiring storage between 2° and 8° C is frozen?

If a person steps on a rusty nail and has not had a booster in 10 years, then he or she should get a:

Twinrix is indicated for:

The most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States is which one of the following autoimmune diseases?

Which of the following is not a major organ in the lymphatic system?

When a vaccine is administered the patient or their caregiver receives a:

Rapamune and Nulojix are indicated for:

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