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What effect does irradiated or leukocyte-depleted blood have on the immune system of cancer patients?
What effect does irradiated or leukocyte-depleted blood have on the immune system of cancer patients?
- Stimulation of the immune system
- Enhancement of cancer metastasis
- Offset of depression of the immune system by donor leukocytes (correct)
- Inhibition of the adaptive immune system
What is the blood glucose level below which the effects of hyperglycemia on the immune system are attenuated?
What is the blood glucose level below which the effects of hyperglycemia on the immune system are attenuated?
- 180 mg/dL
- 150 mg/dL
- 250 mg/dL
- 200 mg/dL (correct)
What is the core body temperature below which hypothermia is classified and is associated with increased incidence of SSIs?
What is the core body temperature below which hypothermia is classified and is associated with increased incidence of SSIs?
- 36°C (correct)
- 37°C
- 34°C
- 35°C
What is the effect of hypothermia on blood loss during surgery?
What is the effect of hypothermia on blood loss during surgery?
Which type of transfusion is associated with a similar risk of cancer metastasis as allogenic transfusions?
Which type of transfusion is associated with a similar risk of cancer metastasis as allogenic transfusions?
What is the most common age group affected by Multiple Myeloma?
What is the most common age group affected by Multiple Myeloma?
What is the consequence of even transient episodes of hyperglycemia on the immune system?
What is the consequence of even transient episodes of hyperglycemia on the immune system?
What is the effect of myeloma cells on the bone marrow?
What is the effect of myeloma cells on the bone marrow?
What is a common consequence of Multiple Myeloma on the kidneys?
What is a common consequence of Multiple Myeloma on the kidneys?
What is the effect of surgery on the immune system?
What is the effect of surgery on the immune system?
What is the term for the abnormal proteins produced by myeloma cells?
What is the term for the abnormal proteins produced by myeloma cells?
What is a common consequence of Multiple Myeloma on the bones?
What is a common consequence of Multiple Myeloma on the bones?
What is the primary effect of HIV on the immune system?
What is the primary effect of HIV on the immune system?
What is a characteristic of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?
What is a characteristic of Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)?
What is a common symptom of Leukemia?
What is a common symptom of Leukemia?
What is a risk factor for Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL)?
What is a risk factor for Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL)?
What is the primary effect of Reed-Sternberg cells in Hodgkin Lymphoma?
What is the primary effect of Reed-Sternberg cells in Hodgkin Lymphoma?
What is the 5-year relative survival rate for Multiple Myeloma?
What is the 5-year relative survival rate for Multiple Myeloma?
