Allergic reactions

Question 1

Atopy is

Answer 1

A genetic predisposition to make IgE antibodies in response to an allergens

Question 2

What are the most common manifestations of Atopy

Answer 2

Allergic rhinitis, allergic asthma, atopic dermatitis

Question 3

An Anaphylactoid reaction is a

Answer 3

Systemic reaction that mimics anaphylaxis

Question 4

Is an Anaphylactoid reaction treated the same as anaphylaxis?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

Is sensitizing required for Anaphylactoid

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Is sensitation required for anaphylaxis

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Can a reaction occur on the first exposure is a Anaphylactoid

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

How do you treat hereditary Angioedema

Answer 8

FFP

Question 9

Allergic reaction you have what cells involved

Answer 9

Mass cells and basophils

Question 10

What is a hypersensitivity reaction

Answer 10

Undesirable immune reaction produced by normal immune system

Question 11

What are the four types of hypersensitivity reaction

Answer 11

Type 1: IgE Anaphylaxis 
Type 2: Igm, IgG
Type 3 : IgM, IgG 
Type 4: Delayed T Lympocytes 
Type5: Idiopathic

Question 12

What are the most common manifestations of anaphylaxis

Answer 12

Urticaria , angioedema

Question 13

Are the most therapeutic agents for anaphylaxis

Answer 13

Epi and Oxygen

Question 14

Once a person is sanitized what can happen

Answer 14

Even a small amount of the allergen can trigger a severe reaction.