38.2 Allergies Part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
urticaria classic presentation?
A
itchy
moving
2
Q
when is allergy testing not very effective?
A
- right after anaphylaxis
- has antihistamine
3
Q
which food allergies tend to resolve naturally?
A
cow milk
egg
4
Q
kids who die from peanut allergy also have?
A
asthma
needs to be under control
5
Q
most sensitive screen for infant allergies risk?
A
family history
6
Q
peak age of antibiotic allergy
A
20-49 years
parental/IV
7
Q
cephalosporin cross-reactivity %?
A
3-7% cross reactivity and vice versa
8
Q
which medication try to avoid because higher chance to get serum sickness like reaction?
A
Cefaclor
9
Q
when you get stevens-johnson or DRESS syndrome what do you do re: allergen?
A
Avoid.
There is no sensitization
