Drug Reactions

question 24

Multiple Choice

Drug reactions:

• A)are associated with only 3 of the 4 types of hypersensitivities
• B)are common because most drug molecules are large enough to act as allergens
• C)can occur with antibiotics
• D)two of these

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Definitions:

Innate Immunity

The initial protective barrier in the immune system, made up of physical, chemical, and cellular mechanisms against pathogens, which exist naturally from birth.

Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other substances between blood and tissues.

Arterioles

Small branches of arteries leading into capillaries, responsible for controlling blood flow and pressure.

Phagocytic White Blood Cells

White blood cells that protect the body by ingesting harmful foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells.