Symptoms

Question 1

4 signs of severe allergic reaction

Answer 1

Skin rashes, itching or hives, swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, shortness of breath, trouble breathing or wheezing, dizziness and/or fainting, swelling of hands and feet, face, confusion, agitation

Question 2

Mild symptoms

Answer 2

Runny nose, skin rash, “strange feeling “,watery eyes, ab pain, vomiting, diarrhea

Question 3

Stridor

Answer 3

Squeaky kind of breathing, wheezing. Turbulent air flow in larynx or lower bronchial tree. Caused by narrowing or obstruction airway. Usually heard during inspirations.

Question 4

Pitfalls of dx anaphylaxis

Answer 4

Absence of hypotension, or shock. Absence of urticaria. 1st manifestation of allergy so no clinical hx. Mistaken as asthma exacerbation

Question 5

Breathing

Answer 5

Fast, shallow. Wheezing, fast hb, clammy skin