Question 1

Which of the following is an H2-receptor antagonist that can be used in the treatment of urticaria?

Accepted Answer

A) doxepin 
B) hydroxyzine 
C) ranitidine (Zantac) 
D) fexofenadine 
A) doxepin 
B) hydroxyzine 
C) ranitidine (Zantac) 
D) fexofenadine

Question 2

Which of the following reactions occurs when a drug combines with antibodies to form immune complexes,the deposition of which results in tissue damage?

Accepted Answer

A) Type I 
B) Type II 
C) Type III 
D) Type IV 
A) Type I 
B) Type II 
C) Type III 
D) Type IV

Question 3

Which of the following is a rare reaction to the measles,mumps,rubella (MMR)vaccine?

Accepted Answer

A) Headache 
B) Infection from vaccine organism 
C) Malaise 
D) Irritability 
A) Headache 
B) Infection from vaccine organism 
C) Malaise 
D) Irritability

Question 4

Which of the following is considered the mainstay of treatment for atopic dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Topical corticosteroids 
B) Calcineurin inhibitors 
C) Cyclosporine 
D) Interferon gamma-1b 
A) Topical corticosteroids 
B) Calcineurin inhibitors 
C) Cyclosporine 
D) Interferon gamma-1b

Question 5

Which type of drug,if prescribed for a patient with allergic conjunctivitis,would require close monitoring by the prescriber?

Accepted Answer

A) Topical corticosteroids 
B) Topical antihistamines 
C) Topical decongestants 
D) Topical vasoconstrictors 
A) Topical corticosteroids 
B) Topical antihistamines 
C) Topical decongestants 
D) Topical vasoconstrictors

Question 6

In contact dermatitis,the epidermal route of exposure to the allergens favors the development of which type of response?

Accepted Answer

A) T-cell mediated 
B) B-cell mediated 
C) Mast cell mediated 
D) Lymphocyte cell mediated 
A) T-cell mediated 
B) B-cell mediated 
C) Mast cell mediated 
D) Lymphocyte cell mediated

Question 7

Which of the following is a first-generation antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

A) diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 
B) cetirizine (Zyrtec) 
C) desloratadine (Clarinex) 
D) fexofenadine (Allegra) 
A) diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 
B) cetirizine (Zyrtec) 
C) desloratadine (Clarinex) 
D) fexofenadine (Allegra)

Question 8

Nasopharyngeal irritation and headaches are two general side effects of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Antihistamines 
B) Intranasal corticosteroids 
C) Antiviral inhalants 
D) Intranasal leukotriene inhibitors 
A) Antihistamines 
B) Intranasal corticosteroids 
C) Antiviral inhalants 
D) Intranasal leukotriene inhibitors

Question 9

Which of the following is a Class 1 potency topical corticosteroid?

Accepted Answer

A) clobetasol propionate 
B) betamethasone valerate 
C) desoximetasone 
D) hydrocortisone valerate 
A) clobetasol propionate 
B) betamethasone valerate 
C) desoximetasone 
D) hydrocortisone valerate

Question 10

Which of the following drugs works centrally?

Accepted Answer

A) hydroxyzine (Atarax,Vistaril) 
B) chlorpheniramine 
C) fexofenadine 
D) desloratadine 
A) hydroxyzine (Atarax,Vistaril) 
B) chlorpheniramine 
C) fexofenadine 
D) desloratadine

Question 11

Long-term use of topical steriods are assoicated with:

Accepted Answer

A) Improvement in acne. 
B) Striae. 
C) Skin thickening. 
D) Hypopigmentation. 
A) Improvement in acne. 
B) Striae. 
C) Skin thickening. 
D) Hypopigmentation.

Question 12

Chronic allergic rhinitis is best treated by:

Accepted Answer

A) Judicious use of antiviral agents. 
B) Removal of the offending allergen. 
C) Low doses of oral corticosteroids. 
D) 10 days of therapy with mast cell stabilizers. 
A) Judicious use of antiviral agents. 
B) Removal of the offending allergen. 
C) Low doses of oral corticosteroids. 
D) 10 days of therapy with mast cell stabilizers.

Question 13

How is antigen defined?

Accepted Answer

A) The genetic tendency of humans to develop an antibody to an antigen 
B) Molecular structures that are targeted by either a cell-mediated or a humoral adaptive response 
C) Immune responses as the result of a hypersensitivity 
D) Foreign bodies that create responses in interstitial fluid 
A) The genetic tendency of humans to develop an antibody to an antigen 
B) Molecular structures that are targeted by either a cell-mediated or a humoral adaptive response 
C) Immune responses as the result of a hypersensitivity 
D) Foreign bodies that create responses in interstitial fluid

Question 14

Redness,swelling,pain,warmth,and loss of function are the cardinal signs of which of the following problems?

Accepted Answer

A) Immune response 
B) Inflammation 
C) Infection 
D) Cancer 
A) Immune response 
B) Inflammation 
C) Infection 
D) Cancer

Question 15

A large local reaction from an insect sting can be initially treated with:

Accepted Answer

A) Epinephrine. 
B) Venom immunotherapy. 
C) Antibiotics. 
D) Cool compresses. 
A) Epinephrine. 
B) Venom immunotherapy. 
C) Antibiotics. 
D) Cool compresses.

Question 16

Which of the following is suggested as initial treatment of the mild to moderate symptoms of urticaria and angioedema?

Accepted Answer

A) diphenhydramine 
B) brompheniramine 
C) cetirizine (Zyrtec) 
D) chlorpheniramine 
A) diphenhydramine 
B) brompheniramine 
C) cetirizine (Zyrtec) 
D) chlorpheniramine

Question 17

How long does it typically take for patients to respond to oral and nasal corticosteroids?

Accepted Answer

A) 12 hours 
B) 24 to 48 hours 
C) 48 to 70 hours 
D) 72 hours 
A) 12 hours 
B) 24 to 48 hours 
C) 48 to 70 hours 
D) 72 hours

Question 18

The body's ability to clear out infections in the interstitial fluid,blood,and tissues and destroy infected cells so that neighboring host cells do not share their fate is known as the "immune response." Which statement about that system is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The body has two immune systems. 
B) The body has only one immune system. 
C) The body's innate immune response can interact with any recognizable molecular pattern to initiate an immune response. 
D) The body's natural immune system is very specific. 
A) The body has two immune systems. 
B) The body has only one immune system. 
C) The body's innate immune response can interact with any recognizable molecular pattern to initiate an immune response. 
D) The body's natural immune system is very specific.

Question 19

Cromolyn sodium 4% is an:

Accepted Answer

A) Ocular anti-inflammatory used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. 
B) Ocular antihistamine used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. 
C) Ocular vasoconstrictor used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. 
D) Ocular mast cell stabilizer used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. 
A) Ocular anti-inflammatory used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. 
B) Ocular antihistamine used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. 
C) Ocular vasoconstrictor used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. 
D) Ocular mast cell stabilizer used to treat allergic conjunctivitis.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about antihistamines is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Absorbed slowly and not affected by food 
B) Absorbed slowly and affected by food 
C) Absorbed rapidly and not affected by food 
D) Absorbed rapidly and affected by food 
A) Absorbed slowly and not affected by food 
B) Absorbed slowly and affected by food 
C) Absorbed rapidly and not affected by food 
D) Absorbed rapidly and affected by food

Exam 26: Agents Used to Manipulate the Immune Response

Which of the following is an H2-receptor antagonist that can be used in the treatment of urticaria?

Which of the following reactions occurs when a drug combines with antibodies to form immune complexes,the deposition of which results in tissue damage?

Which of the following is a rare reaction to the measles,mumps,rubella (MMR)vaccine?

Which of the following is considered the mainstay of treatment for atopic dermatitis?

Which type of drug,if prescribed for a patient with allergic conjunctivitis,would require close monitoring by the prescriber?

In contact dermatitis,the epidermal route of exposure to the allergens favors the development of which type of response?

Which of the following is a first-generation antihistamine?

Nasopharyngeal irritation and headaches are two general side effects of which of the following?

Which of the following is a Class 1 potency topical corticosteroid?

Which of the following drugs works centrally?

Long-term use of topical steriods are assoicated with:

Chronic allergic rhinitis is best treated by:

How is antigen defined?

Redness,swelling,pain,warmth,and loss of function are the cardinal signs of which of the following problems?

A large local reaction from an insect sting can be initially treated with:

Which of the following is suggested as initial treatment of the mild to moderate symptoms of urticaria and angioedema?

How long does it typically take for patients to respond to oral and nasal corticosteroids?

The body's ability to clear out infections in the interstitial fluid,blood,and tissues and destroy infected cells so that neighboring host cells do not share their fate is known as the "immune response." Which statement about that system is true?

Cromolyn sodium 4% is an:

Which of the following statements about antihistamines is true?

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