NREMT Paramedic questions with correct answers

what is HHNK? CORRECT ANSWER Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Non-ketosis coma, complication of DM Type 2. S&S of DKA but no fruity breath or kussmauls breathing. what are the two types of immunity? CORRECT ANSWER natural and acquired what type of reaction is an allergic reaction? what type of protein is the antibody? *high pt* CORRECT ANSWER antigen-antibody reaction. IgE immunoglobulins When histamine is released, what is the affect on the body? CORRECT ANSWER vasodilator, increases capillary permeability, bronchoconstriction what are S&S of anaphylactic reaction? CORRECT ANSWER wheezing, stridor, urticaria, itching, angioedema, laryngeal edema, increase HR, decrease BP What is angioedema? CORRECT ANSWER swelling of the tongue, lips, and eyes treatment for allergic reaction? CORRECT ANSWER airway, o2, bronchodilator(albuterol), antihistamines(Benadryl), epi 1:1 IM, IV fluids, vasopressors, corticosteroids, magnesium sulfate why do patients go into anaphylactic shock?