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NRSG 2300: Immunology & Oncology
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What is Anaphylaxis
Ans: inflammatory reaction caused by an allergen invading the
body
Symptoms of anaphylaxis
Ans: Itching
Sneezing
Rash
Watery Eyes
Respiratory Distress
Angioedema
Which of the two anaphylaxis symptoms are most severe
Ans: Respiratory Distress
Angioedema
(Remember these for exam 1)
How do we diagnose Anaphylaxis
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Ans: Physical presentation of the individual
Skin prick test & IgE antibody test
How do you treat Anaphylaxis
Ans: Avoid triggers
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
An Epi-pen (Epinephrine) if severe enough
Anaphylaxis important considerations
Ans: MAINTAIN airway!!
Be aware of your own triggers and avoid them
What is HIV/AIDs
Ans: Autoimmune disease(s): Our helper T-cells are targeted
by a retrovirus. It's RNA enters our T-cells which leads in viral
DNA replication
How is HIV/AIDs transmitted
Ans: Semen
Vaginal Secretions
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Amniotic Fluid
To baby Via Placenta & Breast Milk
What are the stages of HIV/AIDs
Ans: 1: Acute (Rapid decrease in T-helper)
2: Chronic (Slow/Steady drop in T-helper cells)
3: AIDs (T-helper cells below 200)
Most common S/S of HIV/AIDS
Ans: starts as: Flu-Like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, rash,
cough, etc.
leads to: Kaposi Sarcoma & Pneumocytitis Pneumonia
with HIV/AIDs most people actually tend to die from. . .
Ans: Pneumocystitis Pneumonia
How do we Diagnose HIV/AIDs
Ans: ELISA & NATS test (know! know! know!)
Biopsy to help check for Kaposi's Sarcoma
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NRSG 2300: Immunology & Oncology
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
What is Anaphylaxis
Ans: inflammatory reaction caused by an allergen invading the
body
Symptoms of anaphylaxis
Ans: Itching
Sneezing
Rash
Watery Eyes
Respiratory Distress
Angioedema
Which of the two anaphylaxis symptoms are most severe
Ans: Respiratory Distress
Angioedema
(Remember these for exam 1)
How do we diagnose Anaphylaxis
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Ans: Physical presentation of the individual
Skin prick test & IgE antibody test
How do you treat Anaphylaxis
Ans: Avoid triggers
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
An Epi-pen (Epinephrine) if severe enough
Anaphylaxis important considerations
Ans: MAINTAIN airway!!
Be aware of your own triggers and avoid them
What is HIV/AIDs
Ans: Autoimmune disease(s): Our helper T-cells are targeted
by a retrovirus. It's RNA enters our T-cells which leads in viral
DNA replication
How is HIV/AIDs transmitted
Ans: Semen
Vaginal Secretions
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
, Page |3
Amniotic Fluid
To baby Via Placenta & Breast Milk
What are the stages of HIV/AIDs
Ans: 1: Acute (Rapid decrease in T-helper)
2: Chronic (Slow/Steady drop in T-helper cells)
3: AIDs (T-helper cells below 200)
Most common S/S of HIV/AIDS
Ans: starts as: Flu-Like symptoms, swollen lymph nodes, rash,
cough, etc.
leads to: Kaposi Sarcoma & Pneumocytitis Pneumonia
with HIV/AIDs most people actually tend to die from. . .
Ans: Pneumocystitis Pneumonia
How do we Diagnose HIV/AIDs
Ans: ELISA & NATS test (know! know! know!)
Biopsy to help check for Kaposi's Sarcoma
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