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Question 1 of 80

Which of these are a type of mutation?

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Question 2 of 80

Which of the following statements is NOT true

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Question 3 of 80

The physician plans to prescribe trastuzumab (Herceptin) for the patient with breast cancer. What testing will the physician order before prescribing this medication?

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Question 4 of 80

When a B-cell undergoes immunoglobulin class switching

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Question 5 of 80

For the patient with allergic rhinitis, which therapy should the nurse expect to be ordered first?

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Question 6 of 80

What is a hallmark of Type IV hypersensitivity?

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Question 7 of 80

Which of the following is NOT true about live attenuated vaccines

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Question 8 of 80

What is the primary role of phagocytosis in innate immunity?

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Question 9 of 80

What do pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) identify?

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Question 10 of 80

Identify the mismatched receptor: ligand pair

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Question 11 of 80

Signal 2 for T cell activation is

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Question 12 of 80

Identify the incorrect statement in regard to immunoglobulins (Ig)

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Question 13 of 80

What is the medical term for an abnormal decrease in red blood cells?

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Question 14 of 80

Which of the following represents a typical match between pathogen type and Th subset response?

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Question 15 of 80

Which antibody isotype is most abundant in circulation?

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Question 16 of 80

What is the lag phase of the primary antibody response?

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Question 17 of 80

Mature naÃƒÂ¯ve T cells that leave the thymus

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Question 18 of 80

A patient had a complicated vaginal hysterectomy. The student nurse provided perineal care after the patient had a bowel movement. The student nurse tells the nurse there was a lot of light brown, smelly drainage seeping from the perianal area. What should the nurse suspect when assessing this patient?

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Question 19 of 80

A client calls the clinic to report exposure to poison ivy and an itchy rash that is not helped with over-the-counter antihistamines. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Question 20 of 80

In each of the following situations identify which option has the highest risk for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission?

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Question 21 of 80

Which classification of chemotherapy drugs is cell cycle phaseÃ¢â‚¬â€œnonspecific, breaks the DNA helix which interferes with DNA replication, and crosses the blood-brain barrier?

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Question 22 of 80

Antihistamines are used cautiously in older men with prostatic hypertrophy for which of the following reasons?

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Question 23 of 80

DNA ligase catalyzes reactions that facilitate the formation of

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Question 24 of 80

A patientÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s documentation indicates he has a stage III pressure ulcer on his right hip. What should the nurse expect to find on assessment of the patientÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s right hip?

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Question 25 of 80

Where do B cells mature?

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Question 26 of 80

Which of the following lymphoid tissues has both hematopoietic and immune functions and acts as an emergency reservoir of blood and filters the blood as well?

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Question 27 of 80

What outcome would you least expect if the amount of template in a PCR fell significantly below the optimal amount?

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Question 28 of 80

What was the important contribution to microbiology of Anton Van Leeuwenhoek in the 1600s?

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Question 29 of 80

A client with AIDS is terminally ill and wants to name a person as a beneficiary to his life insurance in exchange for immediate cash. What is the term that best describes this arrangement?

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Question 30 of 80

What is a significant consequence of the evolutionary arms race between hosts and pathogens?

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Question 31 of 80

What type of cells do natural killer (NK) cells target?

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Question 32 of 80

What describes a primary use of biologic therapy in cancer treatment?

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Question 33 of 80

A co-receptor on target cells for HIV is

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Question 34 of 80

Priority Decision: On assessment of a central venous access device (CVAD) site, the nurse observes that the transparent dressing is loose along two sides. What should the nurse do immediately?

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Question 35 of 80

What is a primary characteristic of modern immunology?

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Question 36 of 80

The nurse notes that a patient's eosinophil level is elevated. For which health problem should the nurse plan care for this patient?

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Question 37 of 80

Why is Edward Jenner's experiment on a young boy considered a scientific landmark?

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Question 38 of 80

Which of the following is an example of a live attenuated bacterial vaccine?

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Question 39 of 80

Select the correct statement during an allergic reaction.

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Question 40 of 80

A clinical indicator of inflammation is:

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Question 41 of 80

Which of the following is NOT a function of the immune system?

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Question 42 of 80

Tropism is a phenomenon by which

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Question 43 of 80

Attenuated vaccines can be obtained by

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Question 44 of 80

What is the process called when a specific lymphocyte binds its antigen and proliferates?

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Question 45 of 80

Which of the following is NOT true with respect to T cell development?

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Question 46 of 80

Neurons are

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Question 47 of 80

Match the immunoglobulins with their primary functions:

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Question 48 of 80

A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is admitted to the hospital for evaluation and management of acute joint inflammation. Which information obtained in the admission laboratory testing concerns you most?

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Question 49 of 80

Which complement pathway is triggered by mannose-binding lectin (MBL)?

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Question 50 of 80

The major histocompatibility complex was given its name because the genes in this complex influence:

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Question 51 of 80

Which cell type is a sentinel in the tissues and part of the innate immune system?

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Question 52 of 80

Which of the following is an example of passive immunization?

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Question 53 of 80

What is NOT true about Shigella?

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Question 54 of 80

Patients with septic shock are treated, among other drugs, with activated protein C. The purpose of this treatment is to

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Question 55 of 80

The release of IL-8 at an infection site specifically induces

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Question 56 of 80

Which of the following is correct about lectin receptors?

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Question 57 of 80

What antibody mediates Type I hypersensitivity?

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Question 58 of 80

The Calvin cycle:

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Question 59 of 80

One of the most significant factors in determining when to start antiretroviral therapy in a patient with HIV infection is:

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Question 60 of 80

In a patient with a positive ChvostekÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s sign, the nurse would anticipate the IV administration of which medication?

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Question 61 of 80

The patient is experiencing fibrosis and glomerulopathy a year after a kidney transplant. Which type of rejection is occurring?

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Question 62 of 80

Which of the following is NOT a common condition associated with Type I hypersensitivity?

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Question 63 of 80

Which isotype plays a major role in opsonization of antigens?

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Question 64 of 80

A patient who has received a kidney transplant has been admitted to the medical unit with acute rejection and is receiving IV cyclosporine (Sandimmune) and methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol). Which staff member is best to assign to care for this patient?

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Question 65 of 80

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

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Question 66 of 80

During data collection, the nurse learns the patient is allergic to shellfish. Which precautions should be implemented during the patient's hospitalization?

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Question 67 of 80

Who accidentally identified the antimicrobial action of penicillin?

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Question 68 of 80

Benefits from the human microbiome include all the following except:

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Question 69 of 80

What chemical in poison ivy is responsible for triggering contact dermatitis?

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Question 70 of 80

Which of the following immunoglobulins is present normally in plasma at the highest concentration?

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Question 71 of 80

Which TLR is primarily responsible for recognizing lipopolysaccharide (LPS)?

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Question 72 of 80

Afferent lymphatic vessels do not

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Question 73 of 80

What is included in the humoral immune response?

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Question 74 of 80

Which of the following is correct with respect to measles:

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Question 75 of 80

Which mutated tumor suppressor gene is most likely to contribute to many types of cancer, including bladder, breast, colorectal, and lung?

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Question 76 of 80

What is the significance of HER2 positivity in breast cancer?

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Question 77 of 80

The term 'lymphocyte repertoire' refers to:

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Question 78 of 80

Which of the following are considered desirable features for a Flu vaccine

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Question 79 of 80

In a patient with a CD4 count less than 200, the most important nursing assessment would include:

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Question 80 of 80

The nurse is caring for a patient who just returned from surgical decompression of the carpal tunnel. Which finding requires the nurse's immediate action?

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