A patient tells the nurse that she used to get the "common cold" at least three times a year but now can't remember the last time she had one. What should the nurse realize this patient is describing?
1. healthy B cell functioning
2. healthy helper T cell functioning
3. T cell secretion of antibodies
4. healthy regulator T cell functioning
Correct Answer: 1
B cells produce antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, that inactivate an invading antigen. Memory cells "remember" an antigen, and, when exposed to it a second time, immediately initiate the immune response. T cells do not secrete antibodies. T cells are subdivided into effector cells and regulator cells. Regulator T cells are divided into two subsets known as helper T cells and suppressor T cells. In addition to destroying viruses within cells marked as "non self," cytotoxic T cells also attack malignant cells and are responsible for the rejection of transplanted organs and grafted tissues.
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A student athlete presents at the clinic for his physical checkup. The athlete tells the nurse that he is using large doses of creatine to increase muscle size and strength
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Client teaching related to colchicine (Novocolchine) includes which instruction?
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The nurse caring for a client with a varicocele explains the side effects of this condition. With what disorder is this condition associated?
A) Thyroid disorder B) Infertility C) Undescended testicle D) Epididymitis