IMMUNITY BASICS
This is the body’s first line of defense and is nonspecific.
innate immunity
Name the five cardinal signs of inflammation.
redness / heat / swelling / pain / decreased function
This is a life-threatening Type I hypersensitivity reaction.
anaphylaxis
This autoimmune disease causes bilateral joint inflammation.
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
A patient with joint pain, stiffness, and crepitus likely has this condition.
osteoarthritis
This type of immunity develops after vaccination.
artificial active immunity
This stage of inflammation includes pus formation and neutrophilia.
What is Stage II (cellular exudate stage)
First-line medication for anaphylaxis.
epinephrine
This disease involves cartilage breakdown due to wear and tear.
osteoarthritis
A patient with abdominal rigidity and pain may have this life-threatening condition.
peritonitis
Immunity passed from mother to baby through breast milk.
natural passive immunity
Inflammation lasting months to years is classified as this.
chronic inflammation
Swelling of lips, face, and airway seen in allergic reactions.
angioedema
This autoimmune disease affects multiple organs and causes systemic inflammation.
systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Cloudy dialysate in a dialysis patient indicates this complication
peritonitis
These proteins identify “self” cells and prevent immune attack.
human leukocyte antigens (HLA)
These cells dominate chronic inflammation instead of neutrophils.
macrophages and lymphocytes
Priority nursing action for suspected anaphylaxis.
maintain airway / call rapid response
Medications used to slow RA progression.
DMARDs
Priority complication of peritonitis.
sepsis
This system provides long-term, specific immunity via antigen-antibody response
adaptive immunity
This protein system enhances immune response and inflammation.
complement system
This immunoglobulin is elevated in allergic reactions
IgE
This condition results from immune system attacking its own tissues.
Autoimmunity
A patient with tongue swelling and SOB—priority action
activate rapid response and manage airway