CNUR 204: Unit 12 - Allergies/Shock Exam
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What type of reaction is IgE-mediated reaction!
anaphylaxis?
What are the life-threatening - Severe bronchoconstriction due to
effects inflammation
of anaphylaxis? - Airway obstruction due to increase
capillary
permeability
- Vascular collapse due to vasodilation
What diagnostics are used for - CBC differential (serum IgE)
allergic reactions? - PFTs (asthma)
- Allergy tests (skin or blood)
What medications are given to - Epinephrine
manage allergic reactions? - Antihistamines
- Decongestants
- Corticosteroids
- Antipruritic medications
What is the leading cause of Medications!
anaphylaxis-related deaths?
, What are the clinical - Pruritus
manifestations - Wheezing (lower airway) or stridor (upper
of anaphylaxis? airway)
- Tachypnea and dyspnea
- Tachycardia and hypotension
- Cardiac or respiratory arrest
What is the priority medication for Epinephrine (administer glucagon or
anaphylaxis? bronchodilators if the patient is receiving a
beta-
blocker, as these are epinephrine
antagonists).
What patient teaching is required - Reducing exposure to allergens and
following anaphylaxis? managing
stress
- Environmental control
- Use of medical alert bracelets
- Immunotherapy at allergy clinics
What type of reaction are latex Type 1 (antibody-mediated) or type IV
allergies? (cell-
mediated).
Which patients are at risk for latex Those with a diagnosis of spina bifida.
allergies?
Briefly explain shock A life-threatening cardiovascular collapse
is
characterized by reduced circulating blood
volume and inadequate perfusion of cells
and
tissues.
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What type of reaction is IgE-mediated reaction!
anaphylaxis?
What are the life-threatening - Severe bronchoconstriction due to
effects inflammation
of anaphylaxis? - Airway obstruction due to increase
capillary
permeability
- Vascular collapse due to vasodilation
What diagnostics are used for - CBC differential (serum IgE)
allergic reactions? - PFTs (asthma)
- Allergy tests (skin or blood)
What medications are given to - Epinephrine
manage allergic reactions? - Antihistamines
- Decongestants
- Corticosteroids
- Antipruritic medications
What is the leading cause of Medications!
anaphylaxis-related deaths?
, What are the clinical - Pruritus
manifestations - Wheezing (lower airway) or stridor (upper
of anaphylaxis? airway)
- Tachypnea and dyspnea
- Tachycardia and hypotension
- Cardiac or respiratory arrest
What is the priority medication for Epinephrine (administer glucagon or
anaphylaxis? bronchodilators if the patient is receiving a
beta-
blocker, as these are epinephrine
antagonists).
What patient teaching is required - Reducing exposure to allergens and
following anaphylaxis? managing
stress
- Environmental control
- Use of medical alert bracelets
- Immunotherapy at allergy clinics
What type of reaction are latex Type 1 (antibody-mediated) or type IV
allergies? (cell-
mediated).
Which patients are at risk for latex Those with a diagnosis of spina bifida.
allergies?
Briefly explain shock A life-threatening cardiovascular collapse
is
characterized by reduced circulating blood
volume and inadequate perfusion of cells
and
tissues.
