Question 1

Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia is an example of which type of hypersensitivity?

Accepted Answer

A)  immediate 
B)  type II 
C)  type III 
D)  type IV 
A)  immediate 
B)  type II 
C)  type III 
D)  type IV

Question 2

In a direct antiglobulin test,what is being detected?

Accepted Answer

A)  in vivo attachment of antibodies to red blood cells 
B)  allergic reaction 
C)  passive agglutination 
D)  naturally occurring antibodies 
A)  in vivo attachment of antibodies to red blood cells 
B)  allergic reaction 
C)  passive agglutination 
D)  naturally occurring antibodies

Question 3

All of the following are involved in killing of large parasites EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  degranulation of mast cells 
B)  action of eosinophil basic protein 
C)  production of IgE 
D)  activation of complement 
A)  degranulation of mast cells 
B)  action of eosinophil basic protein 
C)  production of IgE 
D)  activation of complement

Question 4

All of the following hypersensitivity reactions involve activation of complement EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  allergic reactions 
B)  hemolytic disease of the newborn 
C)  autoimmune hemolytic anemia 
D)  serum sickness 
A)  allergic reactions 
B)  hemolytic disease of the newborn 
C)  autoimmune hemolytic anemia 
D)  serum sickness

Question 5

An exaggerated reaction directed against an antigen that is harmless is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  atopy 
B)  hypersensitivity 
C)  immune complex disease 
D)  passive cutaneous anaphylaxis 
A)  atopy 
B)  hypersensitivity 
C)  immune complex disease 
D)  passive cutaneous anaphylaxis

Question 6

Anaphylactic reactions are mediated by:

Accepted Answer

A)  mast cells 
B)  lymphocytes 
C)  macrophages 
D)  natural killer cells 
A)  mast cells 
B)  lymphocytes 
C)  macrophages 
D)  natural killer cells

Question 7

Hypersensitivities to poison ivy (catechol)and nickel are:

Accepted Answer

A)  mediated by IgG and IgM antibodies 
B)  immunodeficiency diseases 
C)  IgE responses to a hapten 
D)  macrophage responses to a hapten 
A)  mediated by IgG and IgM antibodies 
B)  immunodeficiency diseases 
C)  IgE responses to a hapten 
D)  macrophage responses to a hapten

Question 8

The normal activity of a type I hypersensitivity response is protection primarily against which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  parasites 
B)  viruses 
C)  bacteria 
D)  fungi 
A)  parasites 
B)  viruses 
C)  bacteria 
D)  fungi

Question 9

Immune injury resulting from the localization of immune complexes in blood vessels and tissues describes which hypersensitivity reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV 
A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  IV

Question 10

To determine if a patient is allergic to peanuts,the best test to perform is:

Accepted Answer

A)  RAST 
B)  RIST 
C)  serum protein electrophoresis 
D)  RID to measure IgG 
A)  RAST 
B)  RIST 
C)  serum protein electrophoresis 
D)  RID to measure IgG

Question 11

Which of the following is a test for antibody to a specific allergen?

Accepted Answer

A)  RAST 
B)  RPR 
C)  RIST 
D)  RID 
A)  RAST 
B)  RPR 
C)  RIST 
D)  RID

Question 12

All of the hypersensitivity responses have which of the following in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  involvement of antibody 
B)  asymptomatic sensitization phase 
C)  release of histamine 
D)  activation of macrophage 
A)  involvement of antibody 
B)  asymptomatic sensitization phase 
C)  release of histamine 
D)  activation of macrophage

Question 13

All of the following are characteristic of cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  The antibody responsible is IgG. 
B)  It is usually in older patients. 
C)  The antibody reacts as an anti-I. 
D)  The reaction is only seen at cold temperatures. 
A)  The antibody responsible is IgG. 
B)  It is usually in older patients. 
C)  The antibody reacts as an anti-I. 
D)  The reaction is only seen at cold temperatures.

Question 14

Anaphylaxis is characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  degranulation of mast cells 
B)  production of IgG 
C)  T-cell mediators 
D)  all of the above 
A)  degranulation of mast cells 
B)  production of IgG 
C)  T-cell mediators 
D)  all of the above

Question 15

The PPD reaction to determine exposure to tuberculosis is based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  formation of antigen-antibody complexes 
B)  an immediate hypersensitivity reaction 
C)  a sensitized T-cell response 
D)  a type II hypersensitivity reaction 
A)  formation of antigen-antibody complexes 
B)  an immediate hypersensitivity reaction 
C)  a sensitized T-cell response 
D)  a type II hypersensitivity reaction

Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia is an example of which type of hypersensitivity?

In a direct antiglobulin test,what is being detected?

All of the following are involved in killing of large parasites EXCEPT:

All of the following hypersensitivity reactions involve activation of complement EXCEPT:

An exaggerated reaction directed against an antigen that is harmless is called:

Anaphylactic reactions are mediated by:

Hypersensitivities to poison ivy (catechol)and nickel are:

The normal activity of a type I hypersensitivity response is protection primarily against which of the following?

Immune injury resulting from the localization of immune complexes in blood vessels and tissues describes which hypersensitivity reaction?

To determine if a patient is allergic to peanuts,the best test to perform is:

Which of the following is a test for antibody to a specific allergen?

All of the hypersensitivity responses have which of the following in common?

All of the following are characteristic of cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia EXCEPT:

Anaphylaxis is characterized by which of the following?

The PPD reaction to determine exposure to tuberculosis is based on which of the following?

Introduction and Natural Immunity

Lymphoid System

Nature of Antigens and Major Histocompatibility Complex

Antibody Structure and Function

Cytokines

Complement System

Safety and Specimen Preparation

Precipitation Reactions

Agglutination

Labeled Immunoassays

Molecular Techniques

Flow Cytometry and Laboratory Automation

Autoimmunity

Immunoproliferative Diseases

Immunodeficiency Disease

Transplantation Immunology

Tumor Immunology

Serologic and Molecular Detection of Bacterial Infections

Serologic and Molecular Detection of Bacterial Infections

Serology of Parasitic and Fungal Infections

Spirochete Diseases

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Exam 13: Hypersensitivity

Cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia is an example of which type of hypersensitivity?

In a direct antiglobulin test,what is being detected?

All of the following are involved in killing of large parasites EXCEPT:

All of the following hypersensitivity reactions involve activation of complement EXCEPT:

An exaggerated reaction directed against an antigen that is harmless is called:

Anaphylactic reactions are mediated by:

Hypersensitivities to poison ivy (catechol)and nickel are:

The normal activity of a type I hypersensitivity response is protection primarily against which of the following?

Immune injury resulting from the localization of immune complexes in blood vessels and tissues describes which hypersensitivity reaction?

To determine if a patient is allergic to peanuts,the best test to perform is:

Which of the following is a test for antibody to a specific allergen?

All of the hypersensitivity responses have which of the following in common?

All of the following are characteristic of cold autoimmune hemolytic anemia EXCEPT:

Anaphylaxis is characterized by which of the following?

The PPD reaction to determine exposure to tuberculosis is based on which of the following?

Introduction and Natural Immunity

Lymphoid System

Nature of Antigens and Major Histocompatibility Complex

Antibody Structure and Function

Cytokines

Complement System

Safety and Specimen Preparation

Precipitation Reactions

Agglutination

Labeled Immunoassays

Molecular Techniques

Flow Cytometry and Laboratory Automation

Autoimmunity

Immunoproliferative Diseases

Immunodeficiency Disease

Transplantation Immunology

Tumor Immunology

Serologic and Molecular Detection of Bacterial Infections

Serologic and Molecular Detection of Bacterial Infections

Serology of Parasitic and Fungal Infections

Spirochete Diseases

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