Allergic Reaction

Question 1

What type of allergic reaction is characterized by urticaria, mild facial or extremity swelling, mild shortness of breath, and non-isolated itching?

Answer 1

Moderate reaction

Question 2

What type of allergic reaction is characterized by altered mental status, severe dyspnea, hemodynamic instability, and flushed skin?

Answer 2

Severe reaction

Question 3

What is the adults treatment plan for a patient with a mild allergic reaction?

Answer 3

Benadryl- 50 mg IV/IM

Question 4

What is the pediatric treatment plan for a mild allergic reaction?

Answer 4

Benadryl- 1 mg/kg

Question 5

What is the pediatric treatment plan for a moderate reaction?

Answer 5

Benadryl- 1 mg/kg
Albuterol- 2.5 mg nebulized
Mag Sulfate- 50 mg/kg (do not use if hypotensive)
Epi 1:1000- 0.01 mg/kg IM

Question 6

What is the adult treatment plan for a patient with a moderate allergic reaction?

Answer 6

Benadryl- 50 mg IV/IM
Albuterol- 5 mg nebulized
Mag Sulfate- 2 g (do not use if pt is hypotensive)
Epi 1:1000- 0.3 mg IM

Question 7

What is the adult treatment plan for a patient having a severe allergic reaction?

Answer 7

Rapid trial of medications

Epi 1:1000- 0.3 mg IM

Question 8

What is the treatment plan for a pediatric patient having a severe allergic reaction?

Answer 8

Rapid trial of meds

Epi 1:1000- 0.3 mg IM

Question 9

What type of allergic reaction is characterized by isolated urticaria and isolated itching?

Answer 9

Mild reaction