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WorksheetsAllergy and Infectious Disease
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
Refer to Figure 18.2: Which of the following is NOT part of the first line of defense (nonspecific) in the immune response?
Mechanical
Chemical
Reflexes
Humoral
Fever is considered a part of the second line of defense in nonspecific immunity.
True
False
Match the type of hypersensitivity reaction with its example:
Food allergies, insect venom allergies, latex allergies
Type I
Hemolytic disease of the newborn, blood bank transfusion reactions
Type II
Organ damage with SLE, glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis
Type III
Poison ivy rash, TB skin tests, organ transplant rejection
Type IV
Type I hypersensitivity reactions are also called an immediate allergic reaction. Which of the following is an example of a Type I hypersensitivity reaction?
Food allergies
Hemolytic disease of the newborn
Organ damage with lupus
Poison ivy rash
Type IV hypersensitivity is also known as delayed hypersensitivity. Which of the following is an example of a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction?
Food allergies
Hemolytic disease of the newborn
Organ damage with lupus
Poison ivy rash
Which of the following is NOT a suspected cause of autoimmune diseases?
A viral or bacterial infection that triggers the immune system to attack healthy cells
Exposure over time to toxins (e.g., chemicals, pesticides, and food additives)
An increase in exercise and sleep
An imbalance in the intestinal microbiome
Match the following common autoimmune diseases with their descriptions:
Affects the joints
Affects the joints
Affects the pancreas and insulin production
Affects the pancreas and insulin production
Affects multiple organs and tissues
Affects multiple organs and tissues
Affects the thyroid gland
Affects the thyroid gland
Which of the following is a blood test that looks for the presence of antibodies in autoimmune conditions?
ANA test
MRI
X-ray
Ultrasound
Treatments for autoimmune diseases always cure the condition.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a common risk factor for being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease?
A) Being female
B) Being over the age of 15
C) Being of Asian, Hispanic, or Native American race
D) Having a high-protein diet
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
Fatigue
Dry eyes
High blood pressure
Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling
True or False: HIV/AIDS can be cured with proper and consistent treatment.
True
False
Which virus causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)?
Hepatitis B virus
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Epstein-Barr virus
Herpes Simplex Virus
Which of the following is a risk factor for acquiring HIV?
Using intravenous drugs
Having unprotected sex
Another sexually transmitted infection (STI)
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hepatitis A and E?
Ingesting contaminated food or water
Sexual/intimate contact with an infected person
Sharing needles
Person-to-person transmission through fecal-oral contamination
There is no reliable antibody testing for hepatitis E.
True
False
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of genital herpes?
Elevated papillomas on external genitalia
Painful genital vesicles and ulcers
Full-like symptoms
Rash, muscle and joint aches
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of genital warts?
Painful genital vesicles and ulcers
Elevated papillomas on external genitalia
Sore throat
Headache
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of HIV/AIDS?
Tingling or shooting pain 1-2 days before outbreak
Elevated papillomas
Fever, swollen glands, sore throat, rash, muscle and joint aches, headache
Match the following viral sexually transmitted infections with their etiologies:
Genital Herpes
Herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2)
Genital Warts
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
HIV/AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
What is the most common virus that causes infectious mononucleosis?
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Influenza virus
Streptococcus bacteria
Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of infectious mononucleosis?
Sore throat
Swollen lymph nodes
High fever
Skin rash
Which of the following statements about Hodgkin's lymphoma is TRUE?
It is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells in the blood.
It is a collection of all other lymphatic cancers that are not Hodgkin's lymphoma.
It is caused by a bacterial infection.
It is most common in people under 10 years old.
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Being under 10 years old
Having an Epstein-Barr infection (infectious mononucleosis)
Being female
Having a bacterial infection
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of lymphedema?
Swelling of all or part of the arm or leg
A feeling of heaviness or tightness
Red, swollen tonsils
Restricted range of motion
Which of the following is a sign or symptom of tonsillitis?
Swelling of the arm
Red, swollen tonsils
Hardening of the skin
Loss of appetite
Which bacteria is most commonly associated with tonsillitis?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Escherichia coli
Staphylococcus aureus
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
