Antinuclear antibody - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ASCP UPDATED Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers If an antinuclear antibody indirect immunofluorescence test shows a positive, speckled pattern, which would be the MOST appropriate additional test to perform? a. Anti-mitochondrial antibody b. Immunoglobulin quantitation c. Screen for Sm and RNP antibodies d. Anti-DNA antibody using C. luciliae - CORRECT ANSWER- C. Screen for Sm and RNP antibodies

LUPUS NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION 1. A 26-year-old woman has been diagnosed with early systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) involving her joints. In teaching the patient about the disease, the nurse includes the information that SLE is a(n): A. Hereditary disorder of women but usually does not show clinical symptoms unless a woman becomes pregnant. B. Autoimmune disease of women in which antibodies are formed that destroy all nucleated cells in the body. C. Dis...

AAFP Board Review - MSK A 3-year-old female is brought to your office with a 3-hour history of skin lesions that are prominent, warm, papular, and serpiginous (see Figure 3). Which one of the following is the most likely cause of these lesions? Figure 3 (check one) A. Heredity B. Physical abuse C. Infection D. A topical agent E. An oral medication E. oral medication - acute uticaria - commonly from parenteral drugs, food, and, less frequently, infections. - Topical agents and physica...

Bands immature neutrophils released after injury or inflammation, ACUTE RESPONSE B cell lymphocytes mature into plasma cells to secrete antibodies Eosinophils a white blood cell containing granules that are readily stained by eosin. PARASITIC INFECTION Reticulocyte count measurement of the number of circulating reticulocytes, immature erythrocytes in a blood specimen new cells released by bone marrow Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test to identify antibodies that attack the nucle...

NR 507 Midterm Questions with Complete Solutions Hypersensitivity: Type 1 -Mediated IgE -inflammation due to mast cell degranultion -anaphylactic, asthma, hay fever treatment: epinephrine Hypersensitivity: Type 2 -Cytotoxic reaction: tissue specific -binds to the antigen ON THE CELL SURFACE -macrophages are primary effectors cells involved cause tissue damage or alter function Hypersensitivity 2 -Graves Disease (hyperthyroidism) -alters function not destroy -blood transfusions reaction- transf...

Complete BOC ASCP Prep Test Bank Score Guide /Rated A+ 1. Antinuclear antibody tests are performed to help diagnose? A) acute leukemia B) lupus erythematosus C) hemolytic anemia D) Crohn disease (Answer: -B (lupus erythematosus) 2. Sera to be tested for IFA-ANA 6 days after drawing is best stored at? A) room temperature B) 5°C +/- 2° C) -70°C in a constant temperature freezer D) -20°C in a frost-free self-defrosting freezer (Answer: -B (5°C +/- 2°) 3. Antibodies direc...

Final Exam: NSG123/ NSG 123 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: What is systemic lupus erythematous? Answer: inflammatory autoimmune - affects nearly every organ -- can be life-threatening immune systems develops antibodies to body's own cells Q: Are white people more/less likely to have SLE? Man or woman more likey? Answer: Women (4-12x) White less likely - more Afr Amer, Hispan...

BSN 246 Week 4 HESI Prep The nurse is caring for a client admitted for a fractured hip that was sustained from a fall at home. On assessment of the client's affected lower extremity, which signs/symptoms would most likely be noted? A.Shortening and abduction B.Abduction and internal rotation C.Shortening and internal rotation D.Shortening and external rotation ● Shortening and external rotation The nurse is caring for a client with osteoarthritis. The nurse performs an...

3 distinct characteristics of rheumatoid diseases 1) Autoimmunity 2) Inflammation 3) Degradation of Cartilage Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathophysiology -occurs on same joints on opposite sides of body, starts at small joints (hands, fingers) -Exact Mechanism is UNKNOWN Known: -Immune reaction in SYNOVIAL tissue leads to breakdown of Collagen -Swelling & Proliferation of the Synovial membranes with Pannus Formation -Leads to: Cartilage Destruction & Bone Erosion -Loss of articular surface and motion...

Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia ANSWER: Antiphospholipid antibodies Phalen's test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: ANSWER: Carpal tunnel syndrome Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? ANSWER: an obese female with recurrent vaginitis A 72 year old female patient reports a 6 month history of gradually progressive swollen and painful distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of one hand. She has no ...