Question

Alloantibodies may be present in all of the following situations EXCEPT which one?

a. A male untransfused diabetic
b. A previously pregnant female
c. A patient previously receiving a rransfusion or transplant
d. A patient previously receiving intravenous immunoglobulins

Answer 1

Alloantibodies may be present in several situations, but not in patients previously receiving intravenous immunoglobulins.

Step-by-step explanation:

Alloantibodies may be present in several situations, but not all. A male untransfused diabetic (option a), a previously pregnant female (option b), and a patient previously receiving a transfusion or transplant (option c) are all situations where alloantibodies may be found. However, a patient previously receiving intravenous immunoglobulins (option d) is an exception, as these antibodies are not alloantibodies. Intravenous immunoglobulins are a treatment used to enhance the patient's immune response, making production of alloantibodies less likely.