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Which of the following conditions are classified as autoimmune diseases?
(Select All that Apply.)

A.

Pernicious anemia

B.

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

C.

Stroke

D.

Diabetes Type 2

E.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,E

A.    Pernicious anemia: An autoimmune condition where antibodies target intrinsic factor or parietal cells, impairing vitamin B12 absorption.
B.    Diabetes Mellitus Type 1: Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells leads to insulin deficiency.
C.    Stroke: A stroke is a cardiovascular event, not an autoimmune disorder.
D.    Diabetes Type 2: Type 2 diabetes is primarily related to insulin resistance rather than autoimmune processes.
E.    Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A chronic autoimmune disorder that affects multiple systems, including the skin, kidneys, and joints.


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. "This medication will help my new kidney make adequate urine": Cyclosporine suppresses the immune system to prevent organ rejection but does not directly affect urine production.
B. "I will need to take this medication for the rest of my life": Lifelong immunosuppression is required to maintain the function of a transplanted organ.
C. "I will take this medication until my BUN returns to normal": The medication is necessary regardless of lab values to prevent rejection.
D. "This medication will boost my immune system": Cyclosporine suppresses, not boosts, the immune system.

Correct Answer is {"dropdown-group-1":"B","dropdown-group-2":"A"}

Explanation

The client is at highest risk for developing Pneumocystis pneumonia due to their CD4 cell count.

Infection: Partially correct; while the client is at risk for various infections due to AIDS, specifying Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) provides a more accurate and common complication in clients with a CD4 count below 200/mm³.

Pneumocystis pneumonia: PCP is a life-threatening opportunistic infection commonly seen in clients with AIDS and a CD4 count below 200/mm³.

Hypokalemia: Potassium levels are within the normal range, making hypokalemia unlikely.

Cardiac dysrhythmias: There are no significant electrolyte imbalances or clinical findings suggesting this condition.

Impaired gas exchange: Although this may be a complication of PCP, there are currently no respiratory symptoms to support this choice.

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