IMMUNOLOGY questions set

Biology    Paper--ll  Zoology ,Gen.Bio.
&Environment. Unit --Biology &Human Welfare.
Chapter--Human Health  & Diseases        (IMMUNOLOGY )

                 MCQs
     ( 1 Mark Each)

1. The most scientific method to identify which triggers may be causing my nasal allergies is to:

A. Track the time of year when my symptoms occur
B. Have an allergist perform a skin test
C. Have an allergist run a blood test
D. There is no good way to know what I'm allergic to

2. Which is the most effective treatment for nasal allergies?

A. Over-the-counter antihistamines
B. Prescription antihistamines
C. Antihistamine decongestant combination pills
D. Nasal corticosteroid sprays
E. Oral leukotriene receptor antagonists

3. Which one of the following is least likely to trigger asthma?

A. Strenuous exercise
B. A common cold
C. Reading the newspaper
D. Cat dander
E. Tobacco smoke

4. Which of the following factors can pre-dispose you to having allergies?

A. A family history of allergies
B. Environmental Conditions
C. Number and type of Exposures
D. Emotional factors
E. All of the above

5. Hypersensitivity of which system of your body creates an allergic response?

A. Skin
B. Immune System
C. Circulatory System
D. Pulmonary System
E. Digestive System

6. Which of the following treatments can be used to reduce allergic reactions to unavoidable substances?

A. Milk thistle three times daily
B. Mist inhalation therapy
C. Regularly wearing a face mask
D. Desensitization (Allergy shots)
E. Regularly wearing a garlic necklace

7. Which of the following is the most commonly prescribed treatment for hives?

A. Oral antihistamines
B. Oral corticosteroids such as prednisone
C. Epinephrine (adrenaline)
D. Aspirin
E. Immunotherapy

8. Which of the following does NOT reduce or delay allergies in children?

A. Reducing dust-collecting items
B. Limiting exposure early in life to indoor furry pets
C. Avoiding smoking in and around the house
D. Exclusively wearing cotton clothes
E. All actions adequately reduce allergies

9. Which of these body systems causes allergic reactions?

A. Lymph
B. Immune
C. Nervous
D. Autonomic
E. Circulatory

10. An allergen is anything that triggers an allergic or hypersensitive response.Which of these could be an allergen?

A. Dust
B. Food
C. Nickel jewelry
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

11. What does the body release to combat allergens?

A. Plasma
B. Epinephrine
C. Histamine
D. Red Blood cells
E. Cortisone

12. The most severe form of allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis. What happens?

A. Blood pressure drops
B. Breathing becomes difficult
C. Runny nose develops
D. A and B
E. B and C

13. Which of these symptoms may indicate a food allergy?

A. Skin rash
B. Runny nose
C. Diarrhea
D. Nausea
E. Wheezing

14. Which of these foods are most likely to trigger an allergy?

A. Shellfish
B. Wheat
C. Celery
D. A and B
E. B and C

15. More Americans are developing a sensitivity to the plant proteins in latex materials or the chemical additives used in manufacturing the materials. Who's most at risk of developing a latex allergy?

A. Patients who undergo numerous medical procedures
B. Health care workers
C. Children
D. A and B
E. B and C

16. Pediatricians who treat children with egg allergies are cautious about using certain vaccines because they may be grown in an egg medium. Which of these vaccines warrant caution?

A. MMR
B. Flu
C. Polio
D. A and B
E. B and C

17. Dust mites trigger indoor respiratory allergies. Where are you most likely to find them in the home?

A. Carpet
B. Beds
C. Drapes
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

18. How long ago was asthma identified as an ailment?

A. 1,000 years ago
B. 500 years ago
C. 100 years ago
D. 50 years ago
E. 100,000 years ago

19. What are the symptoms of asthma?

A. Tightness in the chest
B. Wheezing
C. Sneezing
D. A and B
E. B and C

20. Which of these can trigger an asthma attack?

A. Exercise
B. Aspirin
C. Laughing
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

21. Which of these allergens are most likely to induce asthma?

A. Ragweed
B. Cockroaches
C. Feathers
D. B and C
E. A and B

22. Which of these foods should children with asthma avoid?

A. Dairy products
B. All nuts
C. Foods with preservatives
D. None of the above
E. All of the above

23. Which of these, if eaten on a weekly basis, can help reduce chronic coughing and wheezing in asthmatic children?

A. Broccoli
B. Oranges
C. Apples
D. Fish
E. Peanut

24. Which sports are best for asthmatics?

A. Baseball
B. Swimming
C. Sprinting
D. All of the above
E. Sport is dangerous for asthmatics

25. What can you do to reduce exposure to outdoor asthma triggers?

A. Exercise outdoors on high ozone days
B. Schedule camping trips in May, June or August through October
C. Pursue outdoor sports in cold weather
D. None of the above
E. All of the above