Ch. 21

Question 1

Allergen

Answer 1

Specific type of antigen

Question 2

Allergic reaction

Answer 2

Hypersensitivity reaction resulting from exposure to an allergen

Question 3

Anaphylactic reaction

Answer 3

Severe allergic reaction known as

Question 4

Anaphylaxis

Answer 4

Also known as anaphylactic reaction

Question 5

Immune system

Answer 5

The body’s defense mechanism

Question 6

Antigens

Answer 6

Foreign substances

Question 7

Immune response

Answer 7

The immune system detects the antigen

Question 8

Antibodies

Answer 8

When the body detects the antigen and produces

Question 9

Anaphylactic shock

Answer 9

Cardiovascular collapse and hypotension are present this life threatening response can be referred to

Question 10

Ige medicated anaphylactic reaction

Answer 10

The type of antibody that is produced specific to anaphylaxis is called immunoglobulin e and is abbreviated as ige

Question 11

Hypersensitivity

Answer 11

That at some subsequent time when the person is again exposed to that same antigen and ige antibodies are present an anaphylactic reaction can occur

Question 12

Sensitization

Answer 12

First exposure to an antigen

Question 13

Histamine

Answer 13

The primary chemical mediator released from mast cells and basophils

Question 14

Anaphylactoid reaction

Answer 14

Non ige mediated reaction. A reaction with no sensitization is required is

Question 15

Non ige mediated reaction

Answer 15

Or anaphylactoid reaction

Question 16

Endotracheal intubation

Answer 16

The placement of a tube in the trachea to facilitate breathing

Question 17

Malaise

Answer 17

Generalized feeling of weakness or discomfort

Question 18

Hives

Answer 18

Raised red blotches all over the skin