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Ricci Maternity and Pediatrics NCLEX Question Immunization Questions
Question 1 of 5
DNA vaccines (tested in mice) use the gene for the immunogenic protein and coat it with what element, which is injected into cells and results in antibody production?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: DNA vaccines use gold particles to deliver genes into cells, triggering protein expression and antibody production.
Question 2 of 5
A patient presents with symptoms similar to chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). It is found that there is a problem with generation of NADPH. Which of the following is the most likely?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: G6PD deficiency impairs NADPH production, mimicking CGD by reducing oxidative burst in phagocytes.
Question 3 of 5
A hapten Is...?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A hapten is a small molecule that can bind to antibodies but cannot induce an immune response unless attached to a carrier protein.
Question 4 of 5
Hyperacute graft rejection is caused by?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperacute rejection is mediated by preformed antibodies that bind donor antigens, triggering immediate graft damage.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is true regarding the immunoglobulin (Ig) expression by B cells?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: B cells exhibit allelic exclusion, but the expression of maternal or paternal alleles varies between individuals, though typically only one allele is expressed per B cell.