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MODULE 11- ALLERGY TESTING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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MODULE 11- ALLERGY TESTING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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MODULE 11- ALLERGY TESTINGQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
Skin Testing - ANSWER the admin of an allergen to the surface of the skin or into the dermis; admin by
patch, scratch, or intradermally
Scratch Testing - ANSWER diluted allergen is applied to this on the surface of the skin. If a wheal occurs in
the first 15 minutes, the allergist can identify the substance as a possible allergen
Intradermal Testing - ANSWER diluted allergen is injected this way. An initial wheal is expected. If the wheal
becomes inflamed with in duration the substance can be identified as an allergen
RAST testing - ANSWER Blood test used to detect antibodies associated with allergens. More invasive test
because it requires blood draw, but safer regarding avoiding a potential allergic reaction
RAST - ANSWER radioallergosorbent test
Challenge Testing - ANSWER Sometimes used to detect specific allergies, such as food allergies. It typically
the first choice but can be prescribed if the other test are positive.
Peak Flow testing - ANSWER Used to measure a patients ability to exhale
forced expiratory volume - ANSWER amount of air that can be forcibly exhaled
Peak Flow test pt instructions - ANSWER Wear non restrictive clothing
begin with the marker at the bottom of the scale on the meter
In a upright sitting or standing position, take deep breath and forcefully blow out of the mouth
record the number where the marker is located at the end of test
repeat test 2-3 times
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