Description : Systemic anaphylaxis is characterized by a. Contraction Of Smooth Muscles. b. A Red Rash. c. Blood Poisoning. d. Hives.
Last Answer : a. Contraction Of Smooth Muscles.
Description : Systemic _____ is the most dangerous form of a Type I Hypersensitivity. a. Anaphylaxis b. Unconsciousness c. Edema d. Prostaglandins
Last Answer : a. Anaphylaxis
Description : All the following are types of immediate hypersensitivities except: a. Asthma. b. Contact Dermatitis. c. Food Allergies. d. Hay Fever.
Last Answer : b. Contact Dermatitis.
Description : Are there different kinds of food allergies besides anaphylaxis? (i.e. one that causes you ingest more of a food than you should)
Last Answer : I’ve never heard of an allergy causing you to eat more. Allergic reactions range from mild (itching/swelling) to severe (anaphylaxis). Not being able to stop eating something because you like it is more likely to be a compulsion issue than an allergy issue.
Description : Which of the following is NOT a type I hypersensitivity? A. Food Allergies B. Contact Dermatitis C. Allergic Rhinitis D. Exercise Induced Allergies
Last Answer : B. Contact Dermatitis
Description : The nurse teaches the patient with allergies about anaphylaxis including which of the following statements? a) The most common cause of anaphylaxis is penicillin. The most common ... 30 minutes of exposure involving cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and integumentary organ systems.
Last Answer : a) The most common cause of anaphylaxis is penicillin. The most common cause of anaphylaxis, accounting for about 75% of fatal anaphylactic reactions in the U.S., is penicillin.
Description : Which characteristic sign of inflammation is NOT correctly associated with its cause? a. Edema—nerve damage b. Heat—blood warmth c. Swelling—fluid accumulation d. Redness—blood accumulation
Last Answer : d. Redness—blood accumulation
Description : Two major drawbacks to the use of ______ is allergies and beta- lactamases produced by resistant bacteria. a. Tetracycline b. Penicillin c. Cephalosporin d. Bacitracin
Last Answer : b. Penicillin
Description : An example of infection allergy is the _______. a. Skin test for allergies b. Arthus phenomenon c. Poison ivy d. Tuberculin test
Last Answer : d. Tuberculin test
Description : Serum sickness is a common symptom of a. Contact dermatitis. b. Hemolytic disease of the newborn. c. Immune complex hypersensitivity d. Food allergies.
Last Answer : c. Immune complex hypersensitivity
Description : Is cool air a better environment for people with asthma or allergies?
Last Answer : answer:Humidity can trigger asthma, as obviously unfiltered air can, too. Conditioned air can help prevent indoor asthma attacks, as it cleans, cools and dries the air. Conditioning the air can also help keep mold and pollen spores to a tolerable level.
Description : Can spring allergies cause "allergic asthma"?
Last Answer : Allergic asthma can be triggered by mold allergies as well as pollen. It’s a good idea to see a doctor for relief. It may be a combination of an inhaler and medication.
Description : Allergies From What? Asthma To be Can ?
Last Answer : : Yes , allergies From Asthma To be Possibility Stays. Currently Allergies Caused Asthma Most More To see Found Goes.
Description : The early response in asthma is due to activity. a. Cytotoxic T Cell b. Basophil c. TH2 Cell And NI( Cell d. Dendritic Cells
Last Answer : c. TH2 Cell And NI( Cell
Description : Researchers have associated the ______ virus with infectious mononucleosis and have evidence that the virus also causes _______. a. Epstein-Barr; hepatitis B b. Epstein-Barr; Burkitt's lymphoma c. Coxsackie; hepatitis B d. Coxsackie; Burkitt lymphoma
Last Answer : d. Coxsackie; Burkitt lymphoma
Description : The formation of _____ by_____ directly lyses and kills pathogens. a. Membrane Attack Complexes, complement b. Inflammation, lymph nodes c. antibodies, plasma cells d. Plasma cells, B cells
Last Answer : a. Membrane Attack Complexes, complement
Description : A _____ is a protein receptor on the surface of macrophages, dendritic cells, and endothelial cells that allow them to recognize foreign cell markers. a. Toll-like receptor (TLR) b. pathogen-associated c. Membrane attack complex (MAC) d. Natural killer cells (NK)
Last Answer : b. pathogen-associated
Description : Which one of the following is NOT a function of complement? a. Stimulation of inflammation b. Stimulation of antibody formation c. Formation of membrane attack complexes d. Heightened level of phagocytosis
Last Answer : b. Stimulation of antibody formation
Description : Where in the body does polio attack? a. the gray matter of the spinal cord b. the white matter of the spinal cord c. the gray matter of the brain d. the white matter of the brain
Last Answer : a. the gray matter of the spinal cord
Description : Proteins are chains of _____ that sometimes function as _____. a. monosaccharaides; energy compounds b. lipids; structural materials c. amino acids; enzymes d. disaccharides; enzymes
Last Answer : c. amino acids; enzymes
Description : What are the best ways to prevent a cold air triggered asthma attack when outside during the winter?
Last Answer : Breathe in through your nose – Your nose is designed to warm and humidify air. Wear a scarf that covers both nose and mouth. Use your reliever inhaler about 15 minutes before going out into the cold air.
Description : What is best to not trigger asthma attack while running?
Last Answer : First, you need to check with your doctor to make sure it's safe for you to run with Asthma. Do not run in cold weather, as this can make it difficult to run with asthma. Warm up and cool down ... (this will ensure the pollen is washed away). Be sure to carry an inhaler with you, just in case.
Description : what should I do when someone has an asthma attack?
Last Answer : If you are around someone who is having an Asthma attack, one of the best things to do is keep them calm and pat their back so allow more air to enter their lungs.
Description : In patients of bronchial asthma inhaled corticosteroids achieve the following except (a) Reduce the need for bronchodilator medication (b) Control an attack of refractory asthma (c) Reduce bronchial hyperreactivity (d) Reverse diminished responsiveness to sympathomimetic bronchodilators
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Which of the following may precipitate an asthma attack? (a) Respiratory acidosis (b) Viran and bacterial infections (c) Respiratory alkalosis (d) Cranberry jiuce (e) Chocolate or Coca Cola
Description : what in the ER for an asthma attack, what O2 saturation level is o.k. for discharge?
Last Answer : A: A normal oxygen saturation (sat) for any person is 98%. An acceptable sat for a 7 year old depends on the doctor and the presentation of the child. Recent studies show that a 90% sat is ... it would be rare for a doctor to recommend this for home use, but I''m sure there are exceptions
Description : Inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate should be used only in: A. Acute attack of asthma B. Moderate to severe chronic asthma C. Status asthmaticus D. Asthma not responding to systemic corti- costeroids
Last Answer : B. Moderate to severe chronic asthma
Description : In patients of bronchial asthma inhaled corticosteroids achieve the following except: A. Reduce the need for bronchodilator medication B. Control an attack of refractory asthma C. Reduce bronchial hyperreactivity D. Reverse diminished responsiveness to sympathomimetic bronchodilators
Last Answer : B. Control an attack of refractory asthma
Description : In comparison to inhaled β 2 adrenergic agonists, the inhaled anticholinergics: A. Are more effective in bronchial asthma B. Are better suited for control of an acute attack of asthma C. Produce slower response in bronchial asthma D. Produce little benefit in chronic obstructive lung disease
Last Answer : C. Produce slower response in bronchial asthma
Description : Why does my asthma act up on me sometimes?
Last Answer : Asthma is inflammation of the lungs. When anything in your body is inflamed, your body automatically tries to retain it at the site so your lungs are filling up with fluid/phlegm. A good inhaler will help with asthma attacks.
Description : How to Exercise with Asthma?
Last Answer : If you deal with Asthma, your doctor has probably told you to maintain a healthy lifestyle--which, unfortunately for some people, includes moderate exercise. If the task seems daunting, don't ... persists, get help: Stop exercising completely and call your local health care provider for advice.
Description : How to Exercise with Exercise-Induced Asthma?
Last Answer : It's not uncommon to feel out of breath during exercise, but if you constantly wheeze, feel very out of breath, or have coughing fits during or after a workout, then you may have a condition ... with, it doesn't mean exercise is completely off-limits--it just means you need take extra precautions.
Description : A 10 year old child suffers from exercise induced asthma: Which is the most suitable first line drug for regular prophylactic therapy ? (a) Oral salbutamol (b) Oral theophylline (c) Inhaled sodium cromoglycate (d) Inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Select the most appropriate drug for regular prophylactic therapy in a 10 year old child who suffers from exercise induced asthma: A. Oral salbutamol B. Oral theophylline C. Inhaled sodium cromoglycate D. Inhaled salmeterol
Last Answer : C. Inhaled sodium cromoglycate
Description : Why am I getting hives?
Last Answer : answer:No way to be sure. But it could be that the towels you are using (at your hotel in Florida) were washed with some harsh detergent that is not being thoroughly being rinsed during the laundry ... be the water softener, but that seems unlikely to me. Where on your body are the hives appearing?
Description : How and why do bees make their hives like this and not round?
Last Answer : answer:The cross-section of the honeycomb is hexagonal, essentially. It's because it is the only natural grid where the adjacent cells are all equidistant, in 2D geometry. The honey cells ... have some features of group organization and shared consciousness, or just plan or hologram or something.
Description : Why am i breaking out in hives?
Last Answer : You may have allergic reactions to something that normally didn’t bother you before the mono. It might clear up after a few weeks. See a dr if you need to. Try not to let it freak you out. My niece just had something similar. The Dr’s gave her Benadryl. (Check the spelling on that)
Description : Does anyone else have cold hives?
Last Answer : I get them when it’s cold on my legs and face, especially if I’m swimming, surfing or out on a beach. They make me really sleepy. The only relief I’ve found is Benadryl and spraying my skin with tea tree oil mixed with water. Stress brings them out worse though.
Description : How to relieve itching hives?
Last Answer : Aveeno bath is expensive but soothing.
Description : Anyone have experience with hives?
Last Answer : I get hives from Luv My Carpet and freshly cut grass. To the point where I go to the ER and get shots. I hate it when my throat closes off- it’s annoying.
Description : I have hives on my arms and am feeling dizzy and exhausted. Any ideas?
Last Answer : Go see a doctor.
Description : What will a doctor do for hives?
Last Answer : First of all, how sure are you that they are hives and not something else? Lots of rashes look like hives, but are really not. Does the rash itch? Burn? Is it anywhere else like your scalp or ... any free clinics near where you live, or even one of those nurse-practicioner run places in the mall?
Description : Do you know any good methods to relieve symptoms?
Last Answer : There are medications and creams that help with hives, but most importantly, we need to figure out what's coming from it. My partner, for example, will have hives on his skin from the cold water. For ... reaction. In such cases, it does not go away so quickly and the medicine or cream may come.
Description : How far is it to keep safe for both bees and us? Approximately how much space is left between the cottage and the break? Thank you
Last Answer : Our grandfather had about 150 meters from the cottage and there was no problem.
Description : Hives?
Last Answer : DefinitionHives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.Alternative NamesUrticariaCauses, incidence, and risk ... (especially cats)Insect bitesMedicationsPollenShellfish, fish, nuts, eggs, milk, and other foodsHives m
Description : Where can I get a teddy bear that is filled with hypoallergenic filling so that my six year old who is allergic to everything doesn't break out into hives?
Last Answer : Most craft stores will carry hypoallergenic fillings.
Description : What is a bulla? A. Taunted by a bulla fighta B. A large vesicle C. Hives D. A large cyst
Description : An acute eruption of intensely itchy papules or wheals is called A. acne vulgaris B. pityriasis rosea C. psoriasis D. urticaria (hives.
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Is there a connection between taking daily low doses of NSAIDS and anaphylaxis?
Last Answer : I think the first sentence of the abstract says it all: “Aspirin and non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may cause anaphylactic or anaphylactoid reactions.” (emphasis mine)
Description : Anaphylaxis?
Last Answer : DefinitionAnaphylaxis is a life-threatening type of allergic reaction.Alternative NamesAnaphylactic reaction; Anaphylactic shock; Shock - anaphylacticCauses, incidence, and risk factorsAnaphylaxis is a severe, ... -ray dye, and others) may cause an anaphylactic-like reaction (anaphylactoid reac