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Which pharmacotherapy option inhibits degranulation in mast cells by prolonging or increasing cAMP levels?
Which pharmacotherapy option inhibits degranulation in mast cells by prolonging or increasing cAMP levels?
- Steroids
- Antihistamines
- Epinephrine (correct)
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
In Type II hypersensitivity reactions, what is the mechanism that causes lysis of red blood cells?
In Type II hypersensitivity reactions, what is the mechanism that causes lysis of red blood cells?
- Antibody binds to the drug
- Antibody binds to RBCs surface and causes lysis (correct)
- Drug binds to histamine receptors
- Theophylline level increases in mast cells
What is the characteristic of Type III hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the characteristic of Type III hypersensitivity reactions?
- Inhibition of complement activation
- Antigen binds directly to mast cells
- Antibody mediated cytotoxicity
- Immune complex formation of antigens and antibodies (correct)
In Rh factor incompatibility, why does the mother receive antibodies to the Rh antigen after birth?
In Rh factor incompatibility, why does the mother receive antibodies to the Rh antigen after birth?
How do antihistamines contribute to pharmacotherapy in Type I hypersensitivity reactions?
How do antihistamines contribute to pharmacotherapy in Type I hypersensitivity reactions?
Which type of mediators are pre-formed in granules in Type I Hypersensitivity?
Which type of mediators are pre-formed in granules in Type I Hypersensitivity?
Which mediators are formed after activation in Type I Hypersensitivity?
Which mediators are formed after activation in Type I Hypersensitivity?
What is the key role of eosinophils in Type I Hypersensitivity?
What is the key role of eosinophils in Type I Hypersensitivity?
What are the effects of systemic anaphylaxis?
What are the effects of systemic anaphylaxis?
Which cells provide CD40L and IL-4 for B cell activation in Type I Hypersensitivity?
Which cells provide CD40L and IL-4 for B cell activation in Type I Hypersensitivity?
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