Urticaria

Question 1

common molecular structure shared by many pathogens

Answer 1

pathogen-associated molecular protein (PAMP)

Question 2

involves dilation of vascular structures in the superficial dermis

Answer 2

urticaria

Question 3

originates from the deeper dermis and subcutaneous tissue

Answer 3

angioedema

Question 4

well-circumscribed wheals with erythematous raised serpiginous borders and blanched centers

Answer 4

urticaria

Question 5

dramatic swelling with more pain than puritus and minimal erythema

Answer 5

angioderma

Question 6

linear wheal with surrounding erythema at the site of a brisk stroke with a firm object

Answer 6

dermographism

Question 7

presents in response to a sustained stimulus

Answer 7

pressure urticaria

Question 8

most common site for angioderma

Answer 8

periorbital or perioral

Question 9

angioderma in upper repiratory tract may be life-threatening due to _____

Answer 9

transient laryngeal obstruction

Question 10

perivenular infiltrate consists of

Answer 10

lymphocytes
monocytes
eosinophils
neutrophils

Question 11

best evidence for igE and mast cell involvement in urticaria and angioderma

Answer 11

cold urticaria

Question 12

mutation in SERPING1 gene = C1NH deficiency

Answer 12

hereditary angioderma

Question 13

precipitated by rise in core body temperature

Answer 13

cholinergic urticaria

Question 14

precipitated by exertion

Answer 14

exercise-induced anaphylaxis

Question 15

angioedema without urticaria that can be idiopathic or due to C1 inhibitor deficiency

Answer 15

isolated angioedema