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Pharmacology Made Easy: The Immune
System Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary action of corticosteroids in managing immune system disorders?✔✔They suppress inflammation and modulate the immune response.
How do antihistamines help in allergic reactions?✔✔They block histamine receptors to reduce symptoms such as itching, swelling, and sneezing.
What should be monitored in a patient receiving long-term corticosteroid therapy?✔✔Blood sugar levels, as corticosteroids can increase blood glucose.
Why are vaccines important in the prevention of infectious diseases?✔✔They stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies without causing the disease.
What is the role of immunosuppressive drugs in organ transplantation?✔✔To prevent the immune system from rejecting the transplanted organ by suppressing immune activity. 1 / 2
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What is the primary side effect of methotrexate when used as an immunosuppressant?✔✔Bone marrow suppression, which can lead to anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia.
Why is it important for patients on immunosuppressants to avoid infection?✔✔Because immunosuppressants lower the body’s ability to fight infections, making patients more susceptible to illnesses.
What is the action of monoclonal antibodies in treating autoimmune diseases?✔✔They target specific molecules involved in the immune response, helping to reduce inflammation and tissue damage.
What is the primary function of the immune system?✔✔To protect the body from harmful pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
What is the mechanism of action of antiretroviral drugs in the treatment of HIV?✔✔They inhibit the replication of the HIV virus by targeting different stages of the virus’s life cycle.
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