reactions Flashcards

1
Q

primary mediator of type I hypersensitivity reaction is _________

A

Immunoglobulin E (IgE)

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2
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most common allergies are type ____

A

I

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3
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allergy S&S -5

A

watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy rash or hives

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4
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life-threatening allergic reaction; immediate type I hypersensitivity and rapid release of IgE

A

Anaphylaxis

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5
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Anaphylaxis S&S in lungs - 4

A

trouble breathing, coughing, sneezing, tightness in lungs

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6
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Anaphylaxis S&S in skin -4

A

pale skin, hives, itchy skin, sweating

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7
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Anaphylaxis S&S in the heart -4

A

chest pain, low BP, weak/rapid pulse, dizziness

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8
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Anaphylaxis S&S in the mouth -1

A

swelling of throat, face, lips, or tongue

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9
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Anaphylaxis S&S in the stomach -3

A

abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea

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10
Q

reactions are medicated by -

A

antigen-specific IgE and the products of tissue mast cell

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11
Q

what is a mast cell

A

plays a role in inflammation, helps defend against pathogens, and are involved in wound healing and tissue repair

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12
Q

mast cells are well-known for releasing ________

A

histamine

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13
Q

the first line of treatment with anaphylaxis

A

epinephrine

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14
Q

EPI-Pen dosage

A

0.3mg, one time use

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15
Q

epinephrine through SQ -3

A

onset- 5-10 mins
peak- 20 mins
duration- 1-4 hrs

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16
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epinephrine through IM -3

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onset- 6-12 mins
peak- unknown
duration- 1-4 hrs

17
Q

epinephrine through IV -3

A

onset- rapid
peak- 20 mins
duration- 20-30 mins

18
Q

antagonizes the effects of histamine at the receptor site

A

benadryl

19
Q

benadryl through PO -3

A

onset- 15-60 mins
peak- 2-4 hrs
duration- 4-8 hrs

20
Q

benadryl through IM -3

A

onset- 20-30 mins
peak- 2-4 hrs
duration- 4-8 hrs

21
Q

benadryl through IV -3

A

onset- rapid
peak- unknown
duration- 4-8 hrs