Asthma is categorized as
A) a chronic, progressive, and irreversible disorder.
B) a serious but not potentially fatal disorder.
C) a chronic inflammatory disorder.
D) a form of COPD.
Answer: C
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Which of the following lab results strongly suggest an immunologic response in the client with possible rheumatic heart disease?
A) Elevated white blood cell count B) Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) C) Group A (?-hemolytic) streptococcal antibodies D) High C-reactive protein levels
A patient was brought to the emergency department following a car crash by EMS. Upon arrival, the nurse noted that the patient's skin color was extremely pale. Which of the following terms would the nurse use to describe the patient's skin color?
A. Pallor B. Jaundiced C. Erythema D. Hypoxic E. Cyanotic
Complement fixation refers to:
a. the ingestion of C3b-coated bacteria by macrophages b. the destruction of complement in serum by heating at 56°C for 30 minutes c. the binding of complement components by antigen-antibody complexes d. the interaction of C3b with mast cells
High blood pressure is best described as
A. an uncontrollable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and a disease itself. B. a controllable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and a disease itself. C. an end result of cardiovascular disease. D. a side effect of cardiovascular disease.