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Allergy & Anaphylaxis Flashcards

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1
Q

What is an antigen?

A

A foreign substance that causes the production of antibodies when introduced to the body

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2
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What is an allergy?

A

An acquired hypersensitivity

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3
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Hypotension in an allergic reaction indicates?

A

Anaphylaxis

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4
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IgE involves?

A

Respiratory distress and cardiovascular collapse

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5
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Moderate allergic reaction involves?

A

Urticaria and difficulty breathing

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6
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Benadryl dosage?

A

25-50

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7
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Glucagon is given in anaphylaxis for?

A

Patients taking beta blockers. Glucagon allows epi to be utilized in the body

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8
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What is done for patient with hypotension associated with allergic reactions?

A

IV fluid

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9
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A mild allergic reaction appears how?

A

Contact dermatitis/itching/skin only

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10
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What is the treatment for moderate allergic reactions?

A 
0.3 mg Epi 1:1,000 IM
50 mg Benadryl IV
125 mg Solu-medrol IV
Repeat Epi 1:1,000 if SOB still exists
0.25 mg terbutaline SQ
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11
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Terbutaline has what effects?

A

Beta 2 only

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12
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What is the treatment for patient in anaphylaxis?

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0.5 mg Epinephrine 1:1,000 IV
50 mg solumedrol IV
Repeat epi if anaphylaxis is not reduced

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13
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Terbutaline is a?

A

Beta 2 agonist

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14
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What is the treatment for an unconscious person, with polys?

A

Fluids

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15
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What is a pathogen?

A

An invading substance which triggers an immune response?

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16
Q

Mast cells release?

A

Histamines

17
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Histamines cause?

A

Vasodilation

18
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Allergies occur when?

A

When sensitized to a allergen becoming an antigen

19
Q

H1 receptors cause?

A

Bronchoconstriction and contraction of intestine

20
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H2 receptors cause?

A

Vasodilation and secretion of gastric acids

21
Q

______ is an invading substance which triggers an immune response

A

Pathogen

22
Q

Which type of immunity is the direct attack of the foreign (pathogen) substance by specialized cells in the immune system?

A

Cellular immunity

23
Q

Which type of immunity is the chemical attack of the invading substance?

A

Humoral

24
Q

Antibodies are made by which special immune cells?

A

B cells

25
Q

Most antigens are?

A

Proteins

26
Q

Type 1 allergic reactions release ______

A

IgE

27
Q

Which type of allergic reaction is fast acting?

A

Type 1

28
Q

Leukotrienes cause what?

A

Major bronchoconstriction

29
Q

Histamines cause?

A

Vasodilation

30
Q

In which phase of the allergic reaction are Antibodies specific for the antigen are released to eliminate the antigen?

A

Secondary

31
Q

Active Immunity occurs following?

A

Exposure to an antigen.

32
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On what level does delayed hypersensitivity occur?

A

cellular immunity

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