Use the following choices to match the type of hypersensitivity to the example in question given below.
a. Type I hypersensitivity
b. Type II hypersensitivity
c. Type III hypersensitivity
d. Type IV hypersensitivity
e. All of the above
Due to immune complexes.

Which of the following is not the cause of a natural immunodeficiency?

a. A recessive gene resulting in lack of a thymus gland

b. A recessive gene resulting in few B cells

c. HIV infection

d. Immunosuppressant drugs

e. All of the above are causes of natural immunodeficiency

Why does an ANA (antinuclear antibody) test diagnose lupus?

Use the following choices to match the type of hypersensitivity to the example in question given below.

a. Type I hypersensitivity

b. Type II hypersensitivity

c. Type III hypersensitivity

d. Type IV hypersensitivity

e. All of the above

Localized anaphylaxis.

Use the following choices to match the type of hypersensitivity to the example in question given below.

a. Type I hypersensitivity

b. Type II hypersensitivity

c. Type III hypersensitivity

d. Type IV hypersensitivity

e. All of the above

Allergic contact dermatitis.

Use the following choices to match the type of hypersensitivity to the example in question given below.

a. Type I hypersensitivity

b. Type II hypersensitivity

c. Type III hypersensitivity

d. Type IV hypersensitivity

e. All of the above

Reaction to an incompatible blood transfusion.

What is the general goal of treatments used for autoimmune disorders?

Imagine that one of your patients is an emergency medical technician who has a family history of autoimmune disorders and allergy, but she does not currently suffer from either. Which of the following is (are) most likely true of your patient? Select all that apply.

a. She is at an increased risk for cancer

b. She is at an increased risk for type I hypersensitivities

c. She is at an increased risk for type III hypersensitivities

d. She is at an increased risk for latex hypersensitivity

e. She is at an increased risk for immunosuppression

Which types of white blood cells are most likely to be involved in type I hypersensitivities? Select all that apply.

a. T helper cells

b. T cytotoxic cells

c. Basophils

d. Macrophages

e. Mast cells