Which of the following conditions is an autoimmune disease?
A) Kaposi's sarcoma
B) rheumatoid arthritis
C) elephantiasis
D) mononucleosis
B) rheumatoid arthritis
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It is thought that the 1917–1918 Influenza pandemic induced a cytokine storm in its victims. Which of the following mechanisms would be BEST to stop the positive feedback loop created by a cytokine storm? A. The use of soluble antagonists to bind soluble cytokines B. The use of soluble antagonists to bind membrane-bound cytokine receptors C. Infecting the patient with other viruses that are known to target and kill immune cells D. Treating the patient with drugs that kill all immune cells E. Nothing can be done for the patient.
Common manifestations of acute meningococcal meningitis, a highly contagious and lethal form of meningitis, include:
A) Diplopia B) Petechiae C) Papilledema D) Focal paralysis
Teachers can prepare a safe learning environment by
A. changing a task that is not being safely performed. B. building safety into student responses by teaching for controlled movement. C. anticipating problems before they occur. D. All of these.
The ability to assess strengths of communities in building a plan to assist them in meeting their health needs is a skill needed among health education specialists working in
A) schools. B) worksites. C) public/community health. D) health care.