Why is plasmapheresis indicated in the treatment of autoimmune disorders?

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Why is plasmapheresis indicated in the treatment of autoimmune disorders?

A. Obtain plasma for analysis and evaluation of specific autoantibodies B. Decrease high lymphocyte levels in the blood to prevent immune responses C. Remove autoantibodies, antigen-antibody complexes, and inflammatory mediators of immune reactions D. Add monocytes to the blood to promote removal of immune complexes by the mononuclear phagocyte system

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which opportunistic disease associated with AIDS is characterized by hyperpigmented lesions of skin, lungs, and gastrointestinal (GI) tract?

A. Kaposi sarcoma B. Candida albicans C. Herpes simplex type 1 infection D. Varicella-zoster virus infection

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3 of 5

What defect in cellular proliferation is involved in the development of cancer?

A. A rate of cell proliferation that is more rapid than that of normal body cells B. Shortened phases of cell life cycles with occasional skipping of G1 or S phases C. Rearrangement of stem cell RNA that causes abnormal cellular protein synthesis D. Indiscriminate and continuous proliferation of cells with loss of contact inhibition

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is counseling a group of individuals over the age of 50 with average risk for cancer about screening tests for cancer. Which screening recommendation should be performed to screen for colorectal cancer?

A. Barium enema every year B. Colonoscopy every 10 years C. Fecal occult blood every 5 years D. Annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and digital rectal exam

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The patient is learning about skin care related to the external radiation that he is receiving. Which instructions should the nurse include in this teaching?

A. Moisturize skin with lotion B. Keep the area covered if it is sore C. Dry the skin thoroughly after cleansing it D. Avoid extreme temperatures to the area

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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