Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse, First Edition Lucie Dlugasch, Lachel Story Chapter 2 Assessment Quiz

Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. A patient who has seasonal allergic rhinitis is having a flare up and is complaining of sneezing and a watery, runny nose (rhinorrhea). The patient is prescribed an antihistamine. The expected effect of this medication is to: A) promote blood flow to the area to remove inflammatory mediators. B) promote smooth muscle contraction thereby improving drainage. C) decrease vascular permeability to decrease rhinorrhea. D) increase vascular permeability to allow for improved drainage. Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Innate Immunity Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Immunity 2. The chronic inflammatory response can occur because: A) organisms can live in granulomas. B) vascular permeability and edema are prolonged. C) neutrophil and histamine effects are prolonged. D) interferons are ineffective and allow replication. Ans: A Complexity: Easy Ahead: Innate Immunity Subject: Chapter 2 Title: Immunity 3. Organisms that multiply by invading host cells and can reside in neurons are: A) bacteria. B) fungi. C) parasites