Allergy & Anaphylaxis

Question 1

What is an antigen?

Answer 1

A foreign substance that causes the production of antibodies when introduced to the body

Question 2

What is an allergy?

Answer 2

An acquired hypersensitivity

Question 3

Hypotension in an allergic reaction indicates?

Answer 3

Anaphylaxis

Question 4

IgE involves?

Answer 4

Respiratory distress and cardiovascular collapse

Question 5

Moderate allergic reaction involves?

Answer 5

Urticaria and difficulty breathing

Question 6

Benadryl dosage?

Answer 6

25-50

Question 7

Glucagon is given in anaphylaxis for?

Answer 7

Patients taking beta blockers. Glucagon allows epi to be utilized in the body

Question 8

What is done for patient with hypotension associated with allergic reactions?

Answer 8

IV fluid

Question 9

A mild allergic reaction appears how?

Answer 9

Contact dermatitis/itching/skin only

Question 10

What is the treatment for moderate allergic reactions?

Answer 10

0.3 mg Epi 1:1,000 IM
50 mg Benadryl IV
125 mg Solu-medrol IV
Repeat Epi 1:1,000 if SOB still exists
0.25 mg terbutaline SQ

Question 11

Terbutaline has what effects?

Answer 11

Beta 2 only

Question 12

What is the treatment for patient in anaphylaxis?

Answer 12

0.5 mg Epinephrine 1:1,000 IV
50 mg solumedrol IV
Repeat epi if anaphylaxis is not reduced

Question 13

Terbutaline is a?

Answer 13

Beta 2 agonist

Question 14

What is the treatment for an unconscious person, with polys?

Answer 14

Fluids

Question 15

What is a pathogen?

Answer 15

An invading substance which triggers an immune response?

Question 16

Mast cells release?

Answer 16

Histamines

Question 17

Histamines cause?

Answer 17

Vasodilation

Question 18

Allergies occur when?

Answer 18

When sensitized to a allergen becoming an antigen

Question 19

H1 receptors cause?

Answer 19

Bronchoconstriction and contraction of intestine

Question 20

H2 receptors cause?

Answer 20

Vasodilation and secretion of gastric acids

Question 21

______ is an invading substance which triggers an immune response

Answer 21

Pathogen

Question 22

Which type of immunity is the direct attack of the foreign (pathogen) substance by specialized cells in the immune system?

Answer 22

Cellular immunity

Question 23

Which type of immunity is the chemical attack of the invading substance?

Answer 23

Humoral

Question 24

Antibodies are made by which special immune cells?

Answer 24

B cells

Question 25

Most antigens are?

Answer 25

Proteins

Question 26

Type 1 allergic reactions release ______

Answer 26

IgE

Question 27

Which type of allergic reaction is fast acting?

Answer 27

Type 1

Question 28

Leukotrienes cause what?

Answer 28

Major bronchoconstriction

Question 29

Histamines cause?

Answer 29

Vasodilation

Question 30

In which phase of the allergic reaction are Antibodies specific for the antigen are released to eliminate the antigen?

Answer 30

Secondary

Question 31

Active Immunity occurs following?

Answer 31

Exposure to an antigen.

Question 32

On what level does delayed hypersensitivity occur?

Answer 32

cellular immunity