Apr12 M1-Urticaria and Angiodema

Question 1

urticaria (hives, nettle rahs) is what

Answer 1

• transient swellin of the skin
• well demarcated, superficious erythematous or pale, papules or plaques
• allergic reaction (type 1 HS. upon 2nd exposure)

Question 2

(EXAM) primary effector cell of urticaria

Answer 2

mast cell

Question 3

(EXAM) main agent produced by mast cells

Answer 3

histamine

Question 4

(EXAM) most important foods causing urticaria

Answer 4

• milk**
• peanuts
• eggs
• fish and seafood
• soy
• wheat

Question 5

(EXAM!!!) 4 criteria to dx urticaria

Answer 5

• redness
• edematous
• itchy
• transient (one lesion < 24 hrs)

Question 6

(EXAM) one very important criteria to dx urticaria

Answer 6

itchy (pruritus)

Question 7

important question to ask if someone has angioedema

Answer 7

ask if they have trouble breathing