review Flashcards
most appropriate screening test for Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome
Elimination diet
most common antigen in RA
Fc portion of IgG
antigen in Goodpastures syndrome
Glomerular collagen
What is the target of inflilximab
Human necrosis factor alpha
antibodies in RA
Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide
Rheumatoid factor
Target of Rituximab
CD20 on B cells
used in lymphoma
first line treatment for urticaria
antihistamine
describe hives
raised papules well defined, and describe location
where are mast cells in urticaria
epidermis
how is urticaria caused
Mast cells have IgE receptors, allergen cross links IgE bound to mast cells,
4 mediators produced by mast cell
Histamine, Leukotrienes
Chemokines, prostaglandins
Eli pen
mid antero-lateral thigh
massage for 10 seconds
systemic features of anaphylaxis
advice upon anaphylaxis discharge
avoid that food
Carry epi pen
Refer to allergy clinic for further testing
Medical alert bracelet
Joints at knuckle name
Metacarpophalangeal joints