1. An exaggerated response by the immune system to a foreign substance is: a. an allergic reaction. b. an allergy. c. hypersensitivity. d. an immune response.
2. A life-threatening emergency that occurs due to an unusually exaggerated allergic reaction to a foreign protein or other substance is: a. anaphylaxis. b. hypersensitivity. c. an immune response. d. a primary response.
3. Approximately how many persons in the United States die annually due to anaphylaxis? a. 25-40 b. 100-500 c. 400-800 d. 800-1000
4. The most common cause of anaphylaxis is: a. horse fly bites. b. Hymenoptera stings. c. iodine. d. penicillin dosing.
5. The immune response mechanism that …show more content…
Scenario: Your patient is experiencing profuse hives, itching, dyspnea, coughing, tachycardia, and dizziness after eating seafood 5 minutes ago. You might also expect to see all of the following signs EXCEPT: a. bronchospasm. b. cyanosis. c. elevated blood pressure. d. laryngeal edema.
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14. Which of the following is a characteristic of anaphylaxis? a. decreased heart rate b. localized skin rash c. mild abdominal cramping d. rapid onset
15. Scenario: Shortly after being stung by a bee, a patient is experiencing urticaria, stridor, and abdominal cramping. Which of the following signs or symptoms would probably also be present? a. bradycardia b. hypertension c. rhonchi d. wheezing
16. Scenario: You are called to the scene of a 28-year-old male who is complaining of hoarseness, a scratchy sensation in the back of his throat, and palpitations. The symptoms began about 30 minutes ago and have grown steadily worse. The patient took prescribed penicillin one hour ago. Management of this patient should include all of the following EXCEPT: a. 0.3 mg epinephrine 1:1000 SQ. b. administration of a beta-blocker. c. IV of NS at KVO rate. d. supplemental oxygen via nonrebreather.
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