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Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 The Immune System Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which type of medication is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant?
a) Antibiotics
✔✔b) Immunosuppressants
c) Antivirals
d) Antifungals
Which class of drug is commonly used to treat autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis?
a) Antihistamines
b) Beta blockers
✔✔c) Immunomodulators
d) Antacids
What is the primary action of cytotoxic drugs in immune therapy?
a) Increase white blood cell count 1 / 3
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✔✔b) Suppress or kill rapidly dividing immune cells
c) Stimulate antibody production
d) Lower inflammation
Which laboratory value is most important to monitor for a patient taking methotrexate?
a) Hemoglobin A1C
✔✔b) Liver function tests
c) Serum calcium
d) Lipid panel
What is a common adverse effect of long-term corticosteroid therapy?✔✔a) Increased risk of infection
b) Hair growth
c) Weight loss
d) Low blood pressure
Which immune system medication is most associated with bone marrow suppression?✔✔a) Azathioprine 2 / 3
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b) Ibuprofen
c) Cetirizine
d) Epinephrine
Which instruction should be given to a patient taking cyclophosphamide?
a) Take with milk
b) Avoid exercise
✔✔c) Drink plenty of fluids to prevent bladder irritation
d) Increase sun exposure
Why are immunosuppressants often given in combination with corticosteroids?
a) To increase blood pressure
✔✔b) To enhance immune suppression and reduce inflammation
c) To lower cholesterol
d) To speed up metabolism
What is a major risk when administering biologic response modifiers such as infliximab?
a) Hypertension
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