Immune Disorders
This type of allergic reaction occurs immediately after exposure to an allergen and can be life-threatening.
What is anaphylaxis?
These small, bean-shaped structures filter lymph and play a role in immune surveillance.
What are lymph nodes?
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?
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?
This medication is a synthetic form of cortisol and is used to suppress immune responses in inflammatory conditions.
What are corticosteroids?
This condition can be transmitted sexually or perinatally. Symptoms are skin lesions, cough, and sweating.
What is HIV?
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?
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?
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?
This type of medication blocks the action of histamine and is commonly used to treat allergic reactions.
What are antihistamines?
This condition occurs when the immune system attacks the salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to dry eyes and mouth.
What is Sjögren's syndrome?
This type of immunity is acquired through vaccination.
What is active immunity?
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?
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?
HIV therapy that has side effects of anemia, elevated AST/ALT, diarrhea, and anorexia
Should be taken on an empty stomach
What is Retrovir?
This autoimmune disorder causes inflammation and damage to the joints, particularly in the hands and feet.
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
This type of immunity is the result of the body's immune response to a specific pathogen.
What is acquired (or adaptive) immunity?
This procedure involves the introduction of gradually increasing doses of an allergen to desensitize the immune system.
What is allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots)?
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?
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)?
This autoimmune disorder affects the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, and lungs, leading to inflammation and tissue damage.
What is systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
This type of immunity is acquired through the transfer of antibodies from another individual.
What is passive immunity?
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?
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)?
This medication is a second-generation antihistamine that is less likely to cause drowsiness than first-generation antihistamines.
What is loratadine (Claritin)?