Anaphylaxis and Allergies

Question 1

An exaggerated response to a foreign substance by the immune system

Answer 1

Allergic Reaction

Question 2

“Non-immune anaphylaxis” with similar symptoms but different mechanisms

Answer 2

Anaphylactoid Reaction

Question 3

Exposure to antigen produces primary response with general antibodies

Answer 3

Sensitization

Question 4

Exaggerated response to antigen

Answer 4

Hypersensitivity

Question 5

Results from cellular immunity and does not involve antibodies that commonly results in a skin rash

Answer 5

Delayed Hypersensitivity

Question 6

IgE mediated response to an exposure quickly resulting in a secondary response, which is usually severe

Answer 6

Immediate Hypersensitivity

Question 7

Which histamine receptor has bronchoconstriction, systemic vasodilation, and ileum contraction

Answer 7

H1

Question 8

Which histamine receptor has peripheral vasodilation, gastric acid secretion, tachycardia, inhibition of antibody synthesis, T-Cell proliferation and cytokine production

Answer 8

H2

Question 9

Which histamine receptor has inhibition of acetylcholine, norepi and serotonin in the CNS

Answer 9

H3

Question 10

Which histamine receptor mediates esinophil shape change and mast cell chemotaxis

Answer 10

H4

Question 11

What causes anaphylaxis

Answer 11

An allergen rapidly distributed throughout the body, resulting in a massive histamine reaction

Question 12

An unusual or exaggerated allergic reaction, which is life threatening

Answer 12

Anaphylaxis