Chapter 20 Allergic reactions

Question 1

allergic reaction

Answer 1

an exaggerated immune response

Question 2

allergen

Answer 2

something that causes the allergic reaction

Question 3

anaphylaxis

Answer 3

a severe life threatening allergic reaction in which the blood vessels dilate, causing a drop in blood pressure and the tissues lining the respiratory system swell.

this interferes with the airway. also called anaphylactic shock

Question 4

hives

Answer 4

red itchy possibly raised blotches on skin that often result from allergic reactions

Question 5

epinephrine

Answer 5

used to relieve allergic reactions

Question 6

sneezing, coughing, mild dyspnea

Answer 6

allergic

Question 7

moderate to severe dyspnea, and tightness in chest

Answer 7

anaphylactic

Question 8

wheezing

Answer 8

allergic

Question 9

wheezing, muffled voice, strider

Answer 9

anaphylactic

Question 10

local hives

Answer 10

allergic

Question 11

generalized hives

Answer 11

anaphylactic

Question 12

possible pallor, little or no flushing of skin

Answer 12

allergic

Question 13

generalized hives

Answer 13

anaphylactic

Question 14

local swelling

Answer 14

allergic reaction

Question 15

swelling of face, lips, eyes, tongue, mouth, injection site

Answer 15

anaphylactic

Question 16

nearly normal vital signs

Answer 16

allergic

Question 17

tachycardia, hypotension, tachypnea, decreased oxygen saturation.

Answer 17

anaphylactic

Question 18

mild, moderate, or severe anxiety

Answer 18

allergic

Question 19

feeling of impending doom

Answer 19

anaphylactic

Question 20

epinephrine

Answer 20

only allowed to give/assist with patients who are prescribed the medication by their physician

• 2 sizes of auto epinephrine injectors
• adult dose is .3mg
• child dose is .15mg

Question 21

infant anaphylactic reactions

Answer 21

rare occurrence, as the infants immune system hasn’t matured enough to develop the kinds of antibodies that can cause anaphylactic shock