Hypersensitivity

Question 1

What is hypersensitivity

Answer 1

immune response that causes damage to self

Question 2

What antibody is Type 1

Answer 2

IgE

Question 3

Type 2 hypersensitivity is

Answer 3

IgG

Question 4

What is an example of type 4

Answer 4

nickel allergy, contact dermatitis

Question 5

what is an allergic reaction

Answer 5

persons immune system react to normally harmless substances

Question 6

How long does it take for type 1 allergy to occur

Answer 6

up to 2 hours

Question 7

What is the rash typically present with an allergic reaction

Answer 7

urticaria

Question 8

What symptoms occur with allergic reaction

Answer 8

urticaria, angioedema, wheezy, anaphylaxis

Question 9

Pros of skin prick test

Answer 9

easy, cheap and quick

Question 10

What is challenge testing

Answer 10

exposing skin to potential allergy under controlled conditions

Question 11

How do you treat allergic reaction

Answer 11

avoidance, anti histamine, corticosteroids, adrenaline IM, immunotherapy, block mast cell activation

Question 12

What does is adrenaline for adults

Answer 12

300micrograms

Question 13

What is irritant dermatitis

Answer 13

contact to soap, detergents