49). Swine flu (H1N1) and Avian or “bird” flu (H5N1 and H7N9) are infections that are spread between animal(s) to human(s). These diseases are called                              .   Note: This was discussed during the Final Exam Review.

26). Atopic asthma – inflamed and itchy skin. 

17). Females are more likely to experience autoimmune-related diseases when compared to males.  

49). Nonautoimmune Type III Hypersensitivities  Signs and symptoms of serum sickness: –Rash, fever, fatigue, achiness in joints and muscles, headache, dyspnea, abdominal pain Treatment of serum sickness: –Anti-inflammatory drugs (steroidal or nonsteroidal) –Antihistamines

38). Myasthenia gravis – caused by receptor overactivation. 

40). Dyspnea: shortness of breath   Note: This was discussed during the Final Exam Review.

45). RSV =  Note: This was discussed during the Final Exam Review.

37). A nurse says “Patient John Doe has a Staph infection”. Is this a correct statement?

5).  The following are the percentage immunodeficiencies associated with primary immunodeficiencies:    –~50% are due to T cell issues –~30% are linked to B cell defects –~18% are errors in phagocytes ~2% relate to complement deficiencies

SCRAP PAPER. Not graded. Take notes here if you need to. 🙂