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13 Cards in this Set
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the body's defense mechanism against foreign substances
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immune system
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foreign substances
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antigens
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foreign substances that cause allergic reactions
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allergens
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a life-threatening immune response to an allergen
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anaphylactic reaction
anaphylaxis anaphylactic shock |
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Altered reactivity to an allergen that causes an allergic reaction, after the sensitization that occurs on the first exposure
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hypersensitivity
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chemical mediator, released from mast cells, in an anaphylactic reaction
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histamine
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a reaction similar to an anaphylactic reaction that may occur on first exposure without prior sensitization
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anaphylactoid reaction
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a general feeling of weakness or discomfort
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malaise
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placement of a tube down the trachea to facilitate airflow to the lungs
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endotracheal intubation
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raised red blotches associated with allergic and anaphylactic reactions
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hives
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The most common complaint in all types of allergic reaction
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hives and itching
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a natural hormone that, when used as a medication, constricts blood vessels to improve blood pressure, reduces leakage from the blood vessels and relaxes smooth muscle in the bronchioles
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epinephrine
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a device with a spring-loaded needle, used for injecting a single dose of medication
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auto-injecter
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