Vaccination Types and Immune Response Quiz

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What medication can patients take with NSAIDs to reduce the risk of GI damage?

Antihistamine

Antifungal

Antacid (correct)

Antibiotic

What renal effect can be significant with the use of NSAIDs?

Cardiac arrhythmia

Hepatic toxicity

Renal toxicity (correct)

Respiratory depression

What triggers the release of cortisol, an endogenous glucocorticoid?

Excess calcium levels

Thyroid hormone imbalance

Low blood sugar during fasting (correct)

High blood pressure

What is the mechanism of action of corticosteroids with strong glucocorticoid effects in terms of inflammation?

Inhibition of PLA2 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vaccine is advantageous for potentially requiring fewer doses to attain lifelong immunity?

Live attenuated Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of live attenuated vaccines compared to inactivated vaccines?

Requires refrigeration Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vaccine involves disabled microbes given to elicit an immune response?

Live attenuated Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of toxoids makes them distinct in the immune response?

Immediate antibody binding to toxins Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of glucocorticoids?

Exhibit potent anti-inflammatory effects Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for individuals on long-term glucocorticoids to be weaned off the medication slowly?

To allow endogenous ACTH to stimulate regrowth of the adrenal glands Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about glucocorticoids is NOT true?

They are effective in preserving articular cartilage in inflammatory arthritis Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the select adverse effects associated with glucocorticoids?

Increased risk of serious infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of toxoids in vaccines?

To stimulate antibody production Signup and view all the answers

Why are conjugate vaccines more effective at eliciting a CD4+ response?

Because they conjugate weakly immunogenic proteins with strongly immunogenic ones Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of adjuvants in vaccines?

To enhance the immune response to the vaccine Signup and view all the answers

Why are toxoid and subunit vaccines considered less effective at activating CD4+ cells?

Because they lack the ability to improve antibody affinity Signup and view all the answers

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