First Aid:Anaphylaxis Flashcards
Anaphylaxis
A ____ ____ ____ can cause a body to go into shock, respiratory distress and circulatory collapse- in other words, make it hard to breathe and impede blood flow
Severe allergic reaction
(anaphylaxis)
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______ is the most commonly used drug for severe allergic reaction
Epinephrine.
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Those who are___ - _____should also carry an antihistamine pill
Hyper-allergic.
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Individuals who have had a previous _______ ______ should carry medications with them as an antidote
Anaphylactic reaction.
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__________ can be self-administered with an auto-injector
Epinephrine.
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______ can occur within minutes , for others,several hours after exposure to a specific allergy causing substance like insect venom, pollen,latex, and certain foods and drugs
Anaphylaxis.
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Before using an ____ -_____,be sure to read the injection instructions, and have household members and colleagues read them as well
Auto-injector
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When using a auto-injector massage the injection site for ___ ____ to enhance absorption
10 seconds.
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When using a auto-injector one should massage the injection site and then have the person take an ______ ______ if he is able to do so without choking
Antihistamine pill.
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