Allergy and Immunology

Question 1

Treatment for anaphylaxis =

Answer 1

IM epi in a 1:1,000 concentration
Corticosteroids
H1-inhibiting antihistimaines such as benadryl or hydroxyzine

Question 2

Epinephrine causes vasoconstriction through ___ and ___ receptor stimulation

Answer 2

alpha-1 and beta-2 receptors (vasoconstriction and bronchodilation)

Question 3

Diagnose angioedema by checking

Answer 3

C2 and C4 in the complement pathway (will be LOW)

Question 4

Treat angioedema with

Answer 4

recombinant C1 inhibitor concentrate (androgens are used for chronic episodes of hereditary angioedema)

Question 5

Total IgG levels are low in

Answer 5

CVID

Question 6

CVID is treated with

Answer 6

IVIG

Question 7

This immunodeficiency can cause anaphylaxis during blood transfusions

Answer 7

IgA Deficiency

Question 8

Treat IgA deficiency by

Answer 8

treating the infections as they arise (IVIG will not work)

Question 9

Recurrent skin infections caused by staphylococcus =

Answer 9

Hyper IgE Syndrome