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Question 1

Answer 1

Histamine causes the capillaries to become leaky and bronchioles to constrict

Question 2

Answer 2

“It will cause the blood vessels to constrict and your airway structures to relax so that they reopen.”

Question 3

Answer 3

“After exposure to a new antigen, the body will create antibodies to fight it; these antibodies can be the root cause of the anaphylactic response later.”

Question 4

Answer 4

Both anaphylactoid and anaphylactic reactions are treated in the same way

Question 5

Answer 5

“I suddenly feel like a have a lump in my throat.”

Question 6

Answer 6

Idiopathic

Question 7

Answer 7

Swollen lips and oral mucosa, with a blood pressure of 84/50 mmHg

Question 8

Answer 8

A new container of penicillin on a table with two pills missing

Question 9

Answer 9

“The epinephrine will start to wear off in 10 or so minutes. Let’s see how you are doing then before thinking about refusing transport.”

Question 10

Answer 10

Occlude the pop-off valve on the bag-valve mask and continue ventilations

Question 11

Answer 11

Start positive pressure ventilation

Question 12

Answer 12

Constrict blood vessels

Question 13

Answer 13

“My breathing feels a lot easier.”

Question 14

Answer 14

An antigen

Question 15

Answer 15

Provide oxygen and respiratory support as needed, followed by immediate transport

Question 16

Answer 16

auto-injector

Question 17

Answer 17

lower blood pressure

Question 18

Answer 18

anaphylaxis

Question 19

Answer 19

0.3 mg

Question 20

Answer 20

hypotension

Question 21

Answer 21

increased appetite

Question 22

Answer 22

an allergic reaction

Question 23

Answer 23

perform reassessment

Question 24

Answer 24

latex gloves.

Question 25

Answer 25

0.15 mg