Concept introduction: A defense system that consists of many biological structures and processes inside an organisms in order to protect against the diseases is known as immune system. If the immune system does not function properly, it may leads to many serious disorders. These disorders possess low activity or over activity of the immune system. It can be classified into- allergy and asthma, autoimmune diseases and immune deficiency diseases.
Answer to Problem 1CCPA
Correct answer: The diagnosis for the Person J is acute systemic anaphylaxis.
Explanation of Solution
Reason for correct answer:
Anaphylaxis is an acute severe allergic reaction. The symptoms take place within few minutes of exposure to an allergen. The symptoms include shock, weak pulse, skin rash, nausea, vomiting, hypotension and respiratory distress. It requires an injection of epinephrine.
Reasons for incorrect answer:
Other options are given as “multiple myeloma”, and “acquired immunodeficiency syndrome”.
Multiple myeloma is a form of cancer in plasma cell. Hence, it is an incorrect answer.
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a condition caused by the infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These HIV virus spread through the body fluids that attacks the body’s immune system, specifically the CD4 cells. In order to treat HIV, antiretroviral therapy is used. Hence, it is an incorrect answer.
Hence, the options “multiple myeloma”, and “acquired immunodeficiency syndrome” are incorrect.
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