EC Chp 20 Allergice Reactions

Question 1

Allergic reaction

Answer 1

An exaggerated immune response

Question 2

Anaphylaxis

Answer 2

A severe life threatening allergic reaction in which blood vessels dilate, causing drop in blood pressure, and the tissues lining the respiratory system swell interfering with the airway

Question 3

Foods in most ceases have a slower effect than insect stings, with the exception of what?

Answer 3

Peanuts. They can be sever and very rapid onset.

Question 4

Medications allergens

Answer 4

Atitoxins, and drugs, especially antibiotics such as penicillin may cause severe reactions

Question 5

Other allergens…

Answer 5

Dust, chemicals, soaps, and make up

Question 6

Latex allergies you should be aware of the two groups of patients

Answer 6

One is with patients who require multiple surgeries

Two repeated exposure to latex in doctors and nurses gloves

Question 7

Skin reaction if allergic to something

Answer 7

Itching 
Hives
Flushing
Swelling of face
Warm, tingling feeling in the face

Question 8

Respiratory signs in an allergic reaction

Answer 8

Feeling of tightness in throat or ches
Cough, 
Rapid breathing
Labored, noises breathing
Hoarseness, muffled voice, or loss of of ice
Strider, wheezing

Question 9

Cardiac symptoms of allergic reaction

Answer 9

Increased heart rate

Decreased blood pressure

Question 10

Generalized findings of allergic reactions

Answer 10

Itchy watery eyes
Headache
Runny nose
Patient expresses sense of impending doom

Question 11

Signs and symptoms of shock from allergic reactions

Answer 11

Altered mental status
Flushed, dry skin or pale cool and clammy
Nausea or vomiting
Changes in vital signs: increased pulse, increased respiration’s, decreased BP

Question 12

Respiratory sounds allergic vs. anaphylactic

Answer 12

Allergic: wheezing

Anaphylactic: Wheezing, muffled voice, strider

Question 13

Epinephrine ( Ana Kit or Epi-pen)

Answer 13

Hormone produced by the body and as a medication it constricts blood vessels, dilates respiratory passages and is used to relieve severe allergic reactions.

Question 14

When is it dangerous to give epinephrine to a patient?

Answer 14

A patient with a heart condition or who is hypersensitive (has high blood pressure)

Question 15

Auto injectors come in 2 different sizes, one for adults and other for children. What are their sizes?

Answer 15

Adult: 0.30mg

Child(<66pds): 0.15mg

Question 16

Sings of of Anaphylaxis are:

Answer 16

Vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, leaky capillaries and thick mucus