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lak

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An immunology nurse is caring for a patient. While planning care, which principle will the nurse remember? The primary role of IgA1 is to prevent infections in the:
 
  a. blood.
  b. kidneys.
  c. lungs.
  d. mucous membranes.

Question 2

A 23-year-old pregnant female visits her primary care provider for her final prenatal checkup. The primary care provider determines that the fetus has developed an infection in utero. Which of the following would be increased in the fetus at birth?
 
  a. IgG
  b. IgA
  c. IgM
  d. IgD


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
IgA1 is found predominantly in the blood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
IgM is synthesized early in neonatal life, and its synthesis may be increased as a response to in-fection in utero.


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