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NR507/ NR 507 Midterm Exam Advanced Pathophysiology | Questions and Verified ANSWERs| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Cell transformation
ANSWER: A common event during cellular reproduction
resulting in the constant occurrence of isolated cancer cells
Stem cell
ANSWER: An immature, undifferentiated (generic) cell that is
capable of infinite cellular division when stimulated
Cell cycle
ANSWER: The process whereby the stem cell undergoes the
process of cell division (24-hour cycle) average
Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
ANSWER: Anaphylaxis is a Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction
IgG or IgM
ANSWER: Type 2 (Cytotoxic) hypersensitivity reactions are
mediated by IgG or IgM
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Complement
ANSWER: Damage occurs with ABO incompatibility because
complement damages RBC membrane causing cell lysis
Anaphylaxis
ANSWER: The diagnosis for an individual who presents to the
office with sudden swollen lips and eyes, shortness of breath and throat tightness after a bee sting
Chronic Granulomatous Disease
ANSWER: An example of a primary immunodeficiency
Malnutrition
ANSWER: A predominant cause of secondary immune
deficiencies worldwide
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
ANSWER: An autoimmune disease
Pneumocystis Carinii
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ANSWER: An example of a secondary immunodeficiency
Primary immunodeficiency
ANSWER: Less common and occur due to a defect in the
development of the immune system
A secondary immune disease
ANSWER: Pneumocystis carinii in a patient with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) admitted with difficulty breathing
False
ANSWER: Sinusitis is not considered a primary
immunodeficiency
Facial rash confined to the cheeks
ANSWER: A finding that can be used to diagnose Systemic
Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Autoantibodies and auto-reactive T-cells against apoptotic cells
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ANSWER: The major immune system change associated with
Sjogren's Syndrome
Psychological Stress
ANSWER: Can depress a person's normal immune function
Glomerulonephritis
ANSWER: A renal disease most often associated with
autoimmunity
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
ANSWER: Assessment findings supporting a diagnosis include
swollen metacarpophalangeal joints
Swollen metacarpophalangeal joints
ANSWER: A condition often associated with autoimmune
diseases
Immune components in autoimmune diseases