Sensitivity Testing

Question 1

Methods of sensitivity testing

Answer 1

Scleral method
Sublingual method
Subcutaneous method
Intravenous method

Question 2

Introduction of CM to the eyes

Answer 2

Scleral Method

Question 3

Introduction of CM through the tongue

Answer 3

Sublingual method

Question 4

Introduction of CM to the skin

Answer 4

Subcutaneous method

Question 5

Introduction of CM through the veins

Answer 5

Intravenous method

Question 6

Reaction to CM

Answer 6

Mild
Moderate
Severe
Fatal

Question 7

No treatment necessary , observation is of greatest importance

Answer 7

Mild

Question 8

Requires some treatment but no need to get hospitalized

Answer 8

Moderate

Question 9

Requires some hospitalization and possible life threatening

Answer 9

Severe

Question 10

For angina pectoris

Answer 10

Nitroglycerine

Question 11

For cardiac arrythmia

Answer 11

Lidocaine/xylocaine

Question 12

The rarest type of reaction

Answer 12

Fatal

Question 13

Used for moderately severe allergic reactions

Answer 13

Ampoule Benadryl (Diphenhydramine HC)

Question 14

For allergic conditions of the eye

Answer 14

Antistine

Question 15

Bronchodilator / adrenaline

Answer 15

Epinephrine

Question 16

Process of introducing 1 cc ir 1 ml of pure CM to the patient to check if there is any reaction to the patient

Answer 16

Sensitivity testing