Immune Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
- vaccine
- when the body makes the antibodies itself (the body is injected with antigen & fights the virus with its formed antibodies)
PASSIVE OR ACTIVE IMMUNITY?
- when the body makes the antibodies itself (the body is injected with antigen & fights the virus with its formed antibodies)
A
Active
2
Q
- breastmilk
- bitten
- thru placenta
- when the antibodies are given to you. The body DOES NOT make them
PASSIVE OR ACTIVE IMMUNITY?
- when the antibodies are given to you. The body DOES NOT make them
A
Passive
3
Q
Histamine causes vasodilation; which ___ BP & ____ mucus production & contraction of small muscles.
A
⬇️
⬆️
4
Q
Hypersensitivity has 5 categories for type 1, list them.
A
- pollens
- food
- drugs
- insect products
- animal hair
5
Q
When an allergic reaction occurs, the body goes into _________.
A
anaphylaxis
6
Q
4 S/S of Anaphylaxis?
- Resp.
- CVS
- Integ.
- CNS
A
- dyspnea (Stridor/wheeze)
- tachycardia, hypotension
- erythema, warmth
- headache, drowsiness, possible seizures
7
Q
2 Tx for anaphylaxis? (dilates the bronchi, causing vasoconstrictors to increase BP until PT gets to hospital)
A
- an EpiPen (Allergy shot)
- antihistamines
8
Q
4 nsg interventions/care for anaphylaxis?
A
- stay with patient & get help
- assess V/S, ABC’s
- Epipen
- pt should have a medical alert bracelet
