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Air Force IBT Study Guideactive immunity - ANS Usually long-lasting immunity that is acquired through production of
antibodies within the organism in response to the presence of antigens.
Antigen(s) - ANS Substance(s) capable of inducing formation of antibodies
Antitoxin - ANS A solution of antibodies prepared from serum of animals immunized with
specific antigens and used to achieve short-term passive immunity in humans who may lack
protective antibodies.
Conjugation - ANS Covalently attaching an antigen (polysaccharide organism) to a carrier
protein
Guillain-Barre syndrome - ANS A disorder in which a person's own immune system damages
their nerve cells, causing muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
Immune globulin - ANS Immune serum globulin (ISG) is a sterile solution that contains
antibodies that were obtained from large pools of human blood plasma
Immunoglobulins - ANS All serum globulins with antibody activity are referred to as
immunoglobulins.
Hyper immune globulin - ANS Antibody products that contain high titers of specific antibody.
Morbidity - ANS of, relating to, or characteristics of disease
Mortality - ANS the number of deaths in a given time or place
Parenteral - ANS piercing mucous membranes or the skin through needle sticks, human bites,
cuts and abrasions; injection through some route such as, subcutaneous and intramuscular
passive immunity - ANS Immunity acquire by transfer of antibodies
Polysaccharides - ANS A carbohydrate that can be decomposed by hydrolysis into two or more
molecules of monosaccharides; especially: any of the more complex carbohydrates( as
cellulose, starch or glycogen).
Toxoid - ANS A toxin of a pathogenic organism treated to destroy its toxicity but leave it capable
of inducing the formation of antibodies on injection.
, vaccine - ANS Preparation of killed microorganisms, living attenuated microorganisms, or a
living fully virulent organism that is administered to produce or artificially increase immunity to a
particular disease.
Immediate intervention following a Dx of anaphylaxis - ANS E- Epinephrine
C-Circulation
A-Airway
B-Breathing
Patients with Sx of asthma or laryngeal edema should NOT be placed in ____ position. - ANS
Supine
Epinephrine is a normally occurring hormonal secretion produced by the - ANS Adrenal medulla
The adrenal medulla stimulates both the - ANS Alpha and Beta adrenergic receptors
Epinephrine causes both - ANS Vasoconstriction and Bronchodilation
The most common post injection adverse event is - ANS Vasovagal reaction or
fainting(syncope)
Three most common ways epinephrine is supplied - ANS Prefilled tube, Ampule and auto
injector
Vasovagal reaction is stimulated by - ANS pain or simply by a startling of shocking situation
The most dangerous aspect of a vasovagal episode is - ANS injury sustained in a fall
A slow steady pulse is consistent with - ANS vasovagal
A weak rapid thread pulse is consistent with - ANS anaphylaxis
What events should be reported to VAERS - ANS Events resulting in hospitalization longer than
24 hours, a life threatening event, time lost from duty more than one duty shift, or an event
related to suspected contamination of a vaccine vial.
The NCVIA requires the following events to be reported - ANS Any reaction that is listed in the
vaccine injury table, any reactions requiring medical attention/hospitalization, any reaction that
is not listed in the manufactures package insert
True/False: All organs and systems in the body are subject to anaphylaxis. - ANS True
What is the appropriate dosage when administering epi 1:2000 aqueous IM via Epi pen Jr? -
ANS 0.15ml
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