Anaphylaxis

Question 1

Antibodies

Define

Answer 1

Proteins that search for an antigen, combine with it, and destroy it

Question 2

Urticaria

Define

Answer 2

Widespread hives

Question 3

Pruritus

Define

Answer 3

Itching that is localized or diffuse

Question 4

Epinephrine dosage

Answer 4

Adult - 0.3 mg x 4 (1:1000 epinephrine) 0.4 x 3 (dont exceed 1.2mg)
Pediatric (Under 66lb) - 0.15 mg (1:2000)

Question 5

Histamine

Answer 5

Most potent chemical release in the human body
Causes bronchoconstriction, vasodilation, and an increase in capillary permeability (leakage

Question 6

Immunoglobin

Define

Answer 6

(IgE) - Antibody produced during Anaphylaxis

Question 7

Anaphylaxis

Define

Answer 7

*2 or more body systems working against eachother
* sometimes only one body system produces s/s that overide

Question 8

Lung s/s

Answer 8

SOB
Wheezing
Repetative cough
Stridor

Question 9

Heart s/s

Answer 9

Pale
blue
Fainting
Weak Pulse
Dizzy
Confused

Question 10

Chemicals released in allergic reaction

Answer 10

1.Histamine
2.Cytokines
3.(GM-CSF) Leukotriens
4.Heparin

Question 11

Throat s/s

Answer 11

Tight
hoarse
trouble breathing
trouble swallowing

Question 12

Mouth

Answer 12

Significant swelling of tongue/lips

Question 13

Skin

Answer 13

Hives
redness
itching

Question 14

Gut

Answer 14

Vomiting
pain
Diarrhea

Question 15

Neuro

Answer 15

Anxiety
sense of doom