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NUR 376 PATHO FINAL EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Immunodeficiency - ....ANSWER ...-Immune system weakened to extent that it cannot destroy foreign invaders and antigens can overwhelm the body. Immunocompetence - ....ANSWER ...-refers to an individual's ability to protect oneself from infectious agents due to a strong immune system. Immunosuppression - ....ANSWER ...-indicates that there is a defective immune system that is putting the pt at risk for infection. Opportunistic Infection - ....ANSWER ...-an infection that was caused by a microorganism that flourished because of its host's deficient immune system. Hospital Acquired of Health-Care acquired infection - ....ANSWER ...-when a pt's infection is caused by microorganisms that originated within the clinical environment. Difficult to tx due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria Type 1: Immediate hypersensitivity - ....ANSWER ...-allergic reaction ....COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...TRUSTED & VERIFIED 1