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Question 1.
_______ is another name for a disease-producing agent or invading substance.

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Question 2.
The immune response in which the body's immunoglobulins (Igs) attack pathogens is:

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Question 3.
Place in order the sequence for a humoral response to an invading pathogen or antigen. secondary response release of IgG and IgM development of specific antibodies acquired immunity

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Question 4.
A young child is vaccinated against chickenpox. This type of immunity is known as:

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Question 5.
An unexpected and exaggerated reaction to a particular antigen is termed:

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Question 6.
Scenario: Upon returning home after hiking in the woods for three days, Bill discovers he has a rash on both of his forearms. This is an example of:

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Question 7.
This substance is released when an allergen binds to IgE attached to basophils and mast cells.

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Question 8.
Which of the following occurs with the release of histamine during an allergic reaction?

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Question 9.
All of the following insects are of the order Hymenoptera EXCEPT:

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Question 10.
Which of the following do the H2 receptors mediate when they are stimulated?

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Question 11.
Which principal body system is NOT affected during anaphylaxis?

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Question 12.
All of the following findings are common in anaphylaxis EXCEPT:

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Question 13.
Scenario: A patient is experiencing anaphylaxis. You might administer all of the following medications EXCEPT:

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Question 14.
Which of the following antihistamine medications is the most potent for reducing symptoms due to excessive histamine release?

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Question 15.
For allergic reaction, the recommended dose of subcutaneous epinephrine is:

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