Portage Learning NURSING BS 231 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 3
2021/22
Exam 3
1. Explain the challenges of diagnosing autoimmune disorders.
1. There are over 80 identified, many with overlapping presentations. Many
manifestations are nonspecific and are seen in other non-autoimmune diseases.
Blood testing isn’t perfect either, as some tests are more generic and can be
elevated in the presence of other diseases.
b. Which cells serve an important role innate and adaptive immunity? Dendritic cells
c. What are the primary cells involved in the adaptive immune response? Lymphocytes
d. B lymphocytes produce what type of immunity? Humoral
e. Which immunoglobulin passes immune factors from the mother to the fetus? IgG
f. Which cell is NOT involved in innate immunity?
1. Neutrophils
2. Helper T cells
3. Macrophages
4. Dendritic cells
5. Natural killer cells
b. Which is NOT a finding consistent with Graves’ disease?
1. Exophthalmos
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Goiter
4. Corneal ulceration
b. A 12-year-old female presents with itchy eyes, nasal congestion and drainage, and
sneezing every spring when the pollen count is high. (1) Explain the immunologic
mechanisms that are responsible for her symptoms. (2) What type(s) of treatment might
be used to relieve her symptoms?
2021/22
Exam 3
1. Explain the challenges of diagnosing autoimmune disorders.
1. There are over 80 identified, many with overlapping presentations. Many
manifestations are nonspecific and are seen in other non-autoimmune diseases.
Blood testing isn’t perfect either, as some tests are more generic and can be
elevated in the presence of other diseases.
b. Which cells serve an important role innate and adaptive immunity? Dendritic cells
c. What are the primary cells involved in the adaptive immune response? Lymphocytes
d. B lymphocytes produce what type of immunity? Humoral
e. Which immunoglobulin passes immune factors from the mother to the fetus? IgG
f. Which cell is NOT involved in innate immunity?
1. Neutrophils
2. Helper T cells
3. Macrophages
4. Dendritic cells
5. Natural killer cells
b. Which is NOT a finding consistent with Graves’ disease?
1. Exophthalmos
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Goiter
4. Corneal ulceration
b. A 12-year-old female presents with itchy eyes, nasal congestion and drainage, and
sneezing every spring when the pollen count is high. (1) Explain the immunologic
mechanisms that are responsible for her symptoms. (2) What type(s) of treatment might
be used to relieve her symptoms?
