Which body system is responsible for fighting antigens? - ANSImmune system
An allergic response is caused by what? - ANSAllergen
Patients may have allergies to which of the following? - ANSPenicillin
Foods
Poison ivy
Latex
What eight foods account for 90% of food allergies? - ANSMilk, egg, peanut, tree nut, fish,
shellfish, soy, wheat
Use latex-free products whenever possible. - ANSTrue
What causes the difficulty breathing that may be experienced during an allergic reaction? -
ANSSwelling of the upper and lower airways
What effect may a severe allergic reaction have on blood pressure? - ANSElevates blood
pressure
How do severe allergies typically present in patients? - ANSDevelop during subsequent
exposures to the allergen
What is the term for a severe allergic reaction that occurs during the first exposure to the
allergen? - ANSAnaphylactoid reaction
Which is a sign that the upper airway is closing? - ANSStridor or hoarsenes
What is the next step if swelling prevents the use of an airway adjunct? - ANSEndotracheal
intubation
What effect may an allergic reaction have on the patient's pulse? - ANSRapid, weak pulse
Always ask patients experiencing an allergic reaction if they have a prescribed epinephrine
auto-injector. - ANSTrue
Which of the following statements about allergic reactions is true? - ANSThe quicker symptoms
appear, the more severe the reaction.
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