hypersensitivity

Question 1

altered immunologic response to an antigen that results in disease or damage to the host.

Answer 1

hypersensitivity

Question 2

describe the speed of hypersensitivity reactions

Answer 2

can be immediate (mins to hours) or delayed (several hours to days )

Question 3

what is the most immediate hypersensitivity reaction, is explosive

Answer 3

anaphylaxis

Question 4

describe the rate at which anaphylaxis takes place

Answer 4

occurs within minutes of exposure to antigen

Question 5

what can anaphylaxis lead to

Answer 5

cardiovascular shock and death

Question 6

what are the common causes for anaphylaxis

Answer 6

beestings, fish and peanuts

Question 7

what are clinical manifestations of anaphylaxis

Answer 7

itching, pain, swelling, redness, & dyspnea( shortness of breath)

Question 8

name the following types of immune mechanisms that hypersensitivity is categorized by

Answer 8

type 1, type 2, type 3, and type 4

Question 9

what is required in order for hypersensitivity to occur

Answer 9

sensitization against a particular antigen that result in primary and secondary immune responses