A 45-year-old male reports several years of asbestos exposure while working in the construction industry. He reports smoking 2 packs of cigarettes per day for over 20 years. Smoking and asbestos exposure increase the incidence of which of the following diseases?
AEmphysema
BMalignant pulmonary mesothelioma
CMultiple myeloma
DBronchogenic carcinoma
EChronic bronchitis
Which of the following types of hypersensitivity reactions is primarily involved in Farmer's lung?
AType III
BType IV
CType I
DType II
Which of the following is false regarding transfusion-associated anaphylactic reactions?
ADifferent from allergy
BEpinephrine is the drug of choice
CWashed blood products prevent it
DSeen in IgG deficient individuals
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