Allergic Reactions

Question 1

hypersensitive reaction to an allergen imitated by immunological mechanisms that is usually mediated by

Answer 1

IgE antibodies

Question 2

atopy

Answer 2

refers to the allergic reactions characterized by IgE antibody action and a genetic predisposition

Question 3

anaphylaxis

Answer 3

clinical response to an immediate immunological reaction

Question 4

anaphylaxis classification

Answer 4

mild, moderate, severe

Question 5

anaphylaxis
time of exposure to onset of symptoms is an indicator of what

Answer 5

severity

faster onset-more severe reactopm

Question 6

T/F: severity of previous reactions does not determine severity of subsequent reactions which could be the same, less or more severe

Answer 6

T

Question 7

common causes of anaphylaxis

Answer 7

food: peanuts, shellfish
medications: penicillin, sulfa antibiotics, radio contrast agents, NSAIDS, ACEI
insect stings
latex

Question 8

shellfish indicates

Answer 8

dye reaction

Question 9

if there is suspected anaphylaxis by a continuous agent what do you do

Answer 9

stop the causative agent

Question 10

anaphylaxis
clinical presentation
mild

Answer 10

nasal congestion
eye swelling
warmth
first 2 hours of exposure

Question 11

anaphylaxis
clinical presentation
moderate

Answer 11

addition to mild symptoms

itching
bronchospasm
edema of the airways or larynx
dyspea
coughing/wheexing
same onset of mild (2 hours)

Question 12

anaphylaxis
clinical presentation
severe

Answer 12

same signs as mild/moderate
ABRUPT onset
symptoms progress to bronchospasm
laryngeal edema
severe dyspnea
cyanosis
hypotension
dysphagia cramping
diarrhea
sezures
cardiac arrest

Question 13

prevent anaphylaxis

Answer 13

screen

Question 14

anaphylaxis
medical management

Answer 14

treat respiratory problems
- oxygen
- intubation
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
epinephrine 1:1000 subq