Chapter 23 terminology allergic reaction

Question 1

Red itchy raised blotches on the skin that often result from an allergic reaction

Answer 1

Hives

Question 2

A severe or life-threatening allergic reaction in which the blood vessels dilate, causing a drop in blood pressure and the tissues lining the respiratory system, swell interfering with the airway

Answer 2

Anaphylaxis

Question 3

Something that causes an allergic reaction

Answer 3

Allergen

Question 4

A hormone produced by the body as a medication, it constricts blood vessels and dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions

Answer 4

Epinephrine

Question 5

A syringe preloaded with medication that has a spring loaded device and pushes the needle through the skin to deploy the medication when the tip of the device is pressed firmly against the body

Answer 5

Auto injector

Question 6

An exaggerated immune response

Answer 6

Allergic reaction

Question 7

A 27-year-old males exaggerate response of his body, immune system to any substance is called a_reaction

Vasoconstriction
Immune
Allergic
Syncopal

Answer 7

Allergic

Question 8

When capers become leaky who moves into the tissue, and it appears as swelling called

Answer 8

Angioedema

Question 9

With an epinephrine auto injector, what is the doses for adults and pediatric patients?

Answer 9

Adults 0.3 mg
Pediatric 0.15 mg