NRSG 2300: IMMUNOLOGY & ONCOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 | GRADED A+

NRSG 2300: IMMUNOLOGY & ONCOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 | GRADED A+ What is Anaphylaxis - answer-inflammatory reaction caused by an allergen invading the body Symptoms of anaphylaxis - answer-Itching Sneezing Rash Watery Eyes Respiratory Distress Angioedema Which of the two anaphylaxis symptoms are most severe - answer-Respiratory Distress Angioedema (Remember these for exam 1) How do we diagnose Anaphylaxis - answer-Physical presentation of the individual Skin prick test & IgE antibody test How do you treat Anaphylaxis - answer-Avoid triggers Corticosteroids Antihistamines An Epi-pen (Epinephrine) if severe enoughAnaphylaxis important considerations - answer-MAINTAIN airway!! Be aware of your own triggers and avoid them What is HIV/AIDs - answer-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 - answer-Semen Vaginal Secretions Amniotic Fluid To baby Via Placenta & Breast Milk What are the stages of HIV/AIDs - answer-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 - answer-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. . . - answer-Pneumocystitis Pneumonia How do we Diagnose HIV/AIDs - answer-ELISA & NATS test (know! know! know!) Biopsy to help check for Kaposi's Sarcoma How do we treat HIV/AIDs - answer-it CAN'T :( it can only be managed