Question 1

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 A

Question 2

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 D

Question 3

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 C

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

Question 7

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 8

Which of the following statements is not true regarding adaptive immunity?

Accepted Answer

A) Adaptive immunity involves cells that rapidly respond to infection. 
B) Lymphocytes are the key cells involved with adaptive immunity. 
C) Adaptive immunity involves the production of antibodies specific to an individual antigen. 
D) T cells and B cells are involved with adaptive immunity. 
A) Adaptive immunity involves cells that rapidly respond to infection. 
B) Lymphocytes are the key cells involved with adaptive immunity. 
C) Adaptive immunity involves the production of antibodies specific to an individual antigen. 
D) T cells and B cells are involved with adaptive immunity.

Question 9

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 10

Chronic inflammation can:

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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 11

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 12

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 13

RA:

Accepted Answer

A) Is a disease that predominately affects older adults. 
B) Is curable with prednisone and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory 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 nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). 
C) Leads to irreversible joint deformity. 
D) Affects men more than women.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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

Exam 23: Therapeutic Agents for the Immune System

Propylthiouracil is used:

Most vaccines require:

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

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

Tetanus toxoid:

Zostavax is indicated for the prevention of:

Methotrexate (Rheumatrex) for RA can be orally administered:

Which of the following statements is not true regarding adaptive immunity?

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

Chronic inflammation can:

Which of the following statements does not describe the spleen?

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

RA:

Belimumab (Benlysta) for SLE is available:

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

Which of the following would not be considered an antigen?

Side effects for azathioprine (Imuran) include:

What agents contain antibodies that can neutralize dangerous toxins?

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

Graves disease is an autoimmune disease that:

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