Chapter 19, 11, 21, 9 Flashcards
0
Q
What is the amount drawn up and amount injected into the patient for an ID skin test?
A
Draw 0.05 ml (five hundredths of a milliliter.
Inject 0.02 ml (two hundredths of a milliliter.
1
Q
What extract concentration is considered “full strength” for prick testing?
A
10,000 - 20,000 PNU/ml or
1:10 or 1:20 w/v extract used.
2
Q
Venom testing cannot be done unless under the supervision of who?
A
A board certified allergist!!!!!!!!!
3
Q
Venom skin testing materials are available for which insects?
A
Honey bee Yellow jacket Yellow Hornet White faces hornet Wasp Fire ant
4
Q
How long must you wait to read a venom skin test before moving on to the next strength?
A
Depending on your local SOP or wait 15mins until the pt responds.
