Question 1

In regard to the adverse effects associated with vaccination,a significant concern is:

Accepted Answer

A)  that convulsions and brain damage are relatively common consequences. 
B)  there is no prophylactic treatment for the febrile state and local reactions that commonly develop. 
C)  the onset of anaphylactic reactions. 
D)  there is no information readily available to families about the risks of this treatment. 
A)  that convulsions and brain damage are relatively common consequences. 
B)  there is no prophylactic treatment for the febrile state and local reactions that commonly develop. 
C)  the onset of anaphylactic reactions. 
D)  there is no information readily available to families about the risks of this treatment. C

Question 2

To generate immunity to some diseases,vaccines contain live microbes that have been attenuated and inactivated,so it is impossible for the recipient to develop the illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The desired therapeutic effect of colony stimulating factors are to increase the:

Accepted Answer

A)  rate of colonisation of bacteria within a suspension. 
B)  numbers of circulating leukocytes. 
C)  heart rate. 
D)  rate of platelet aggregation. 
A)  rate of colonisation of bacteria within a suspension. 
B)  numbers of circulating leukocytes. 
C)  heart rate. 
D)  rate of platelet aggregation. B

Question 4

Which types of white blood cells are involved in allergic reactions? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Monocytes 
B)  Eosinophils 
C)  Basophils 
D)  Neutrophils 
A)  Monocytes 
B)  Eosinophils 
C)  Basophils 
D)  Neutrophils

Question 5

A patient is admitted with a snake bite from an unknown species.Which antivenom would be most useful?

Accepted Answer

A)  A bivalent preparation 
B)  A trivalent preparation 
C)  A polyvalent preparation 
D)  No treatment can be given without identifying the snake 
A)  A bivalent preparation 
B)  A trivalent preparation 
C)  A polyvalent preparation 
D)  No treatment can be given without identifying the snake

Question 6

Describe the difference between the terms vaccination and immunisation.

Accepted Answer

Vaccination describes the admi

Question 7

When administering non-human antisera to provide temporary immunity for viral or bacterial infection,make sure that ________ is available in case of anaphylaxis.

Accepted Answer

A)  hydrocortisone 
B)  promethazine 
C)  noradrenaline 
D)  adrenaline 
A)  hydrocortisone 
B)  promethazine 
C)  noradrenaline 
D)  adrenaline

Question 8

A common primary target for most immunosuppressant drugs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  all cytokine production. 
B)  macrophages. 
C)  T-cell activation. 
D)  immunoglobulin function. 
A)  all cytokine production. 
B)  macrophages. 
C)  T-cell activation. 
D)  immunoglobulin function.

Question 9

A clinical use of colony stimulating factors is to treat:

Accepted Answer

A)  neutropenia. 
B)  some forms of leukaemia. 
C)  renal cell carcinoma. 
D)  chronic hepatitis. 
A)  neutropenia. 
B)  some forms of leukaemia. 
C)  renal cell carcinoma. 
D)  chronic hepatitis.

Question 10

The current hepatitis A vaccine is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an inactivated virus. 
B)  a recombinant virus. 
C)  a capsular antigen. 
D)  a surface antigen. 
A)  an inactivated virus. 
B)  a recombinant virus. 
C)  a capsular antigen. 
D)  a surface antigen.

Question 11

Interferon is indicated in the treatment of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  myasthenia gravis. 
B)  multiple sclerosis. 
C)  selected leukemias. 
D)  genital warts. 
A)  myasthenia gravis. 
B)  multiple sclerosis. 
C)  selected leukemias. 
D)  genital warts.

Question 12

Which medication would NOT be used to prevent organ rejection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mycophenolate 
B)  Leflunomide 
C)  Cyclosporine 
D)  Tacrolimus 
A)  Mycophenolate 
B)  Leflunomide 
C)  Cyclosporine 
D)  Tacrolimus

Question 13

Anakinra is used in combination with what other medication for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A)  gold salts 
B)  methotrexate 
C)  NSAID 
D)  corticosteroids 
A)  gold salts 
B)  methotrexate 
C)  NSAID 
D)  corticosteroids

Question 14

Ancestim,a colony stimulating factor,should not be given ________ hours before or after cytotoxic therapy dosing.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  12 
C)  24 
D)  48 
A)  6 
B)  12 
C)  24 
D)  48

Question 15

Individuals need to remain within a medical facility for about ________ minutes after vaccination.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  60 
D)  90 
A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  60 
D)  90

Exam 75: Immunomodulating Agents

In regard to the adverse effects associated with vaccination,a significant concern is:

To generate immunity to some diseases,vaccines contain live microbes that have been attenuated and inactivated,so it is impossible for the recipient to develop the illness.

The desired therapeutic effect of colony stimulating factors are to increase the:

Which types of white blood cells are involved in allergic reactions? Select all that apply.

A patient is admitted with a snake bite from an unknown species.Which antivenom would be most useful?

Describe the difference between the terms vaccination and immunisation.

When administering non-human antisera to provide temporary immunity for viral or bacterial infection,make sure that ________ is available in case of anaphylaxis.

A common primary target for most immunosuppressant drugs is:

A clinical use of colony stimulating factors is to treat:

The current hepatitis A vaccine is:

Interferon is indicated in the treatment of the following EXCEPT:

Which medication would NOT be used to prevent organ rejection?

Anakinra is used in combination with what other medication for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?

Ancestim,a colony stimulating factor,should not be given ________ hours before or after cytotoxic therapy dosing.

Individuals need to remain within a medical facility for about ________ minutes after vaccination.

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