Immune Disorders
Immune Function
Management of Patients Immune, Rheumatic, and Allergic Disorders
Nursing Assessments and Education
Immune Treatments and Medications
100

This type of allergic reaction occurs immediately after exposure to an allergen and can be life-threatening.

What is anaphylaxis?

100

These small, bean-shaped structures filter lymph and play a role in immune surveillance.

What are lymph nodes?

100

This management approach involves the removal of the spleen to reduce the risk of infections in patients with certain immune deficiency disorders.

What is splenectomy?

100

 During the assessment of a patient with a suspected rheumatic disorder, the nurse should assess the patient's joints for what, which may indicate inflammation and joint involvement?

 What are warmth, tenderness, and limited range of motion?

100

This medication is a synthetic form of cortisol and is used to suppress immune responses in inflammatory conditions.

What are corticosteroids?

200

This condition can be transmitted sexually or perinatally. Symptoms are skin lesions, cough, and sweating.

What is HIV?

200

This organ, located in the chest cavity, plays a role in the development and maturation of certain white blood cells.

What is the thymus glad?

200

This type of test is used to diagnose HIV infection by detecting antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the virus.

What is an HIV antibody test?

200

When assessing a patient with a suspected allergic reaction, the nurse should assess for what skin manifestations, which are common allergic reaction symptoms?

What are hives (urticaria), rash, or angioedema?

200

 This type of medication blocks the action of histamine and is commonly used to treat allergic reactions.

What are antihistamines?

300

 This condition occurs when the immune system attacks the salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to dry eyes and mouth.

What is Sjögren's syndrome?

300

This type of immunity is acquired through vaccination.

What is active immunity?

300

This type of allergic reaction is characterized by a sudden, severe swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat and can be life-threatening.

What is angioedema?

300

During the assessment of a patient with a suspected rheumatic disorder, the nurse should assess for joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, especially in what areas?

What are hands, wrists, knees, and ankles?

300

HIV therapy that has side effects of anemia, elevated AST/ALT, diarrhea, and anorexia

Should be taken on an empty stomach

What is Retrovir?

400

 This autoimmune disorder causes inflammation and damage to the joints, particularly in the hands and feet.

What is rheumatoid arthritis?

400

This type of immunity is the result of the body's immune response to a specific pathogen.

What is acquired (or adaptive) immunity?

400

This procedure involves the introduction of gradually increasing doses of an allergen to desensitize the immune system.

 What is allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots)?

400

During the assessment of a patient with HIV, the nurse should assess the patient's neurologic status for what, which may indicate HIV-related neurologic complications?

What are changes in mental status, headaches, or neuropathy?

400

This medication is a fusion protein that stimulates the production of red and white blood cells and is used to treat anemia in patients with certain immune deficiency disorders.

What is erythropoietin (EPO)?

500

This autoimmune disorder affects the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, and lungs, leading to inflammation and tissue damage.

What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

500

 This type of immunity is acquired through the transfer of antibodies from another individual.

What is passive immunity?

500

This blood test is commonly used to assess inflammation levels in patients with inflammatory rheumatic disorders.

What is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) or C-reactive protein (CRP) test?

500

When assessing a patient with HIV, the nurse should inquire about the patient's history of what infections, as they are common opportunistic infections in HIV-positive individuals? (3)

What are tuberculosis (TB), Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP), and cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

500

This medication is a second-generation antihistamine that is less likely to cause drowsiness than first-generation antihistamines.

What is loratadine (Claritin)?

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