Chapter 21

Question 0

What are the contraindications to AIT?

Answer 0

Uncontrolled asthma or Urticaria, cardiovascular disease failure of major organ system, physically/mentally unable to communicate and beta blocker therapy.

Question 1

Clinicals studies have found that effective AIT _____________ and __________________ in an ‘allergic patient.

Answer 1

Dose dependent

Allergen specific

Question 2

Immunotherapy may _______ airway (‘bronchial’) hyperactivity if maintained for a few years or more, but also may ___________ it within the first year of therapy.

Answer 2

Reduce

Increase

Question 3

Which two molds have studies shown the only clinical benefit for immunotherapy patients?

Answer 3

Alternaria and cladasporium

Question 4

T/F

Most extracts are standardized and can be dosed based on ‘clinical’ analogy to standardized extracts.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

The only ano absolute indication for immunotherapy is in patients who have several IgE mediated ananphylactic reactions to ____________ and _____________________.

Answer 5

Venom Stings and who have likely to be stung again.

Question 6

An uncomplicated typical course of allergy immunotherapy should last for ___________ at a maintenance dose.

Answer 6

3-5 yrs

Question 7

What is the definition of a maintenance dose?

Answer 7

The maximum dose the PT can be given without excessive local reaction or anaphylaxis.