Allergic Reactions

What is a substance that is capable of inducing an allergic reaction?

• Histamine
• Antibody
• Allergen

_____ is a skin condition that is commonly referred to as "hives".

• Angioedema
• Urticaria
• Contact Dermatitis

Anaphylaxis is the most severe allergic reaction.

• True
• False

Erythema is a term meaning....

• swelling
• sweating
• redness
• cold

Ig __ is the most prevalent antibody.

• A
• D
• E
• G

The chemical found in all cells that is only released in allergic reactions  is called....

• Hemiplagine
• Histamine
• dopamine

The most important part of treating an anaphylactic reaction consists of administering:

• oxygen
• antihistamine
• corticosteriod
• epinephrine

The most common cause of death associated with an anaphylactic reaction is:

• hypotension
• laryngeal edema
• cardiovascular collapse
• none of the above

An allergic skin reaction that is known as hives is:

• contact dermititis
• angioedema
• urticaria
• laryngeal edema

The treatment for angioedema consists of:

• a. removing the cause
• b. administering an antibiotic
• c. administering an antihistamine
• d. A and C