Ch 14 Pharmacology 1

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An allergic hypersensitivity reaction of the body to a foreign substance is known as

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Anaphylaxis

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Treatment of the disease process by stimulating the body's immune system

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Immunotherapy

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An allergy for which there is a genetic predisposition

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Atopy

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A spasm of any hollow soft organ accompanied by pain

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Colic

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Any substance that causes an allergy

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Allergen

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An individual hypersensitivity to a substance, usually an antibody; allergen reaction

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Allergy

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An antibody that is present in the serum of individuals with atopy (IgE)

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Reagin

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What is the protein produced by the lining of the respiratory and intestinal tract; y-shaped blood molecule)

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IgE

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To make less sensitive to a substance

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Desensitize

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An Allergic reaction to trees, grass, and weed pollens

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Hay Fever

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Potent chemicals within the body responsible for increasing inflammation (anaphylaxis)

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Leukotrienes

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Symptoms of an allergy may include:

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Dark circles under the eyes, sneezing, and dermatitis (Skin inflammation)

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Common seasonal causes of hay fever include:

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Trees in the early spring, grasses in the late spring and early summer, and weeds in the fall

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When scheduling allergy testing patients should _____ all antihistamines for ______ days prior to the appointment

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Stop, 7 days

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What are the basic types of skin allergy tests

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Scratch or prick, Patch, Intradermal, Lab, nasal smear, and sinus x-rays

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Which allergen test consists of placing the allergen in the uppermost layers of the epidermis

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Scratch or Prick test

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Which allergen test consists of placement of a suspected allergen into the skin

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Patch Test

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Which allergen test consists of injection of a minute amount of suspected allergen into the epidermal layer

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Intradermal Test

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What are the names of the lab test performed for allergen testing

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RAST, PRIST, and RIA

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What two medications should be kept on hand when performing allergy tests

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Epinephrine and antihistamines

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What position should the patient be in when performing a scratch test and how long should they remain still

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Lying position and 20 minutes

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Antibiotics are not a standard treatment for

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Stings

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Allergens may enter the body via

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Inhalation, direct contact, and ingestion

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After an injection of an allergenic extract patients should be

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observed for 30 minutes

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Allergenic extracts should be administered into what kind of tissue

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subcutaneous tissue and not muscle

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IgE is produced by cells of the

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lining of the respiratory and intestinal tracts

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what are some ways an individual can prevent being stung

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wear close fitting clothing, move away slowly, be careful after a rainstorm when pollen is scarce

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patient allergens should be noted in ______ in the patients _______.

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Red, Chart

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healthcare workers with what type of allergy should wear what type of exam gloves

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Latex and vinyl

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Factors that may trigger symptoms of allergies include

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fatigue, stress, changes in temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure

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What is America's number one chronic illness

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Hay Fever

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______ affects approximately ______ American's

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Allergies, 50 million

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Steroids should be discontinued how many days prior to allergy testing

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30

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Cromolyn sodium is indicated for both _____ and ____ of allergy symptoms

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prevention and treatment

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Xolair is for patients with ____ caused by ______ and is not for patients younger than ____.

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Asthma, allergies, 12

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An estimated ____ % of all deaths by ________ are caused by honeybees

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25% , envenomation

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What is the brand name for fexofenadine

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Allegra

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What is the classification for fexofenadine/Allegra

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Antihistamine

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Brand name and classification for diphenhydramine hydrochloride

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Benadryl, antihistamine

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Brand name and classification for cetirizine

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Zyrtec, Antihistamine

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Generic name and classification for Singulair

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montelukast, bronchodilator

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Generic name and classification for Claritin

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loratadine, Antihistamine

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Generic name and classification for Sudafed

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pseudoephedrine HC1, Decongestant

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Generic name and classification for EpiPen Auto Injector

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epinephrine, Bronchodilator

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Generic name and classification for Allegra

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fexofenadine, antihistamine

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Generic name and classification Benadryl

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diphenhydramine hydrochloride, antihistamine

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Generic name and classification Zyrtec

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cetirizine, Antihistamine