Deck 14: Allergy an Overview

Question 1

Anti-inflammatory agents that help reduce inflammation caused by allergies are called:

A) corticosteroids
B) decongestants
C) antihistamines
D) mast-cell inhibitors

Answer 1

corticosteroids

Question 2

All of the following are standard treatments for allergies except:

A) antibiotics
B) avoidance of allergens
C) drug therapy
D) immunotherapy

Answer 2

antibiotics

Question 3

When scheduling allergy testing, you should instruct the patient to discontinue all antihistamines for how long prior to the appointment?

A) 7 days
B) 30 days
C) 10 days
D) 2-3 days

Answer 3

7 days

Question 4

An allergy for which an individual is genetically predisposed is called:

A) colic
B) anaphylaxis
C) reagin
D) atopy

Question 5

A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction is called:

A) desensitization
B) immunotherapy
C) anaphylaxis
D) an allergen

Question 6

IgE is produced by cells of the:

A) lining of the respiratory and intestinal tracts
B) brain and spinal cord
C) skin and mucous membranes
D) heart and lungs

Question 7

Some of the most common seasonal causes of hay fever are:

A) trees in the fall
B) grass and weeds in the late spring
C) trees in the early spring
D) grass and trees in the summer

Question 8

To prevent getting stung, one should:

A) run from the insect as quickly as possible
B) wear loose-fitting clothing so that a trapped insect may get out
C) be careful after a rainstorm when pollen is scarce and insects are easily provoked
D) wear extra floral-scented lotion to confuse the insects

Question 9

Factors that may trigger symptoms of allergies include:

A) fatigue and stress
B) changes in temperature
C) changes in humidity or atmospheric pressure
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 10

Immunotherapy may be used in all of the following circumstances except:

A) if the individual is unable to avoid the allergen
B) if the individual cannot afford other medication
C) if the symptoms of the allergy interfere with the patient's lifestyle
D) if the patient does not respond to other treatments

Question 11

The three basic types of skin allergy tests are:

A) scratch, prick, and patch tests
B) epicutaneous, scratch, and prick tests
C) scratch, patch, and intradermal tests
D) patch, intradermal, and subcutaneous tests

Question 12

Allergens may enter the body by:

A) inhalation
B) ingestion
C) injection
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 13

All of the following are blood tests that may aid in the diagnosis of allergies except:

A) RIA
B) PRIST
C) RAST
D) RPR

Question 14

When performing a scratch test, the patient should be instructed to lie still for how long?

A) 5 minutes
B) 20 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 60 minutes

Question 15

Symptoms of allergies may include:

A) dark circles under the eyes
B) sneezing
C) dermatitis
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 16

All of the following statements about latex allergies are true except:

A) Patient allergies should be noted in red on the patient chart.
B) Health care workers who are allergic to latex should not wear gloves.
C) Health care workers should not wear latex gloves when performing procedures on patients who have latex allergies.
D) Patients should be questioned about latex allergies prior to performance of any procedures.

Question 17

All of the following are true statements regarding scratch testing except:

A) Cleanse the skin with alcohol swabs before testing.
B) Use the same needle for each scratch.
C) Make the scratch first, then drop the allergen extracts in the scratched areas.
D) Give specific instructions to the patient.

Question 18

Following injection of an allergenic extract, patients should be observed for how long?

A) 5 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 15-30 minutes
D) 45-60 minutes

Question 19

All of the following are true statements regarding the administration of allergenic extract except:

A) Extracts must be kept refrigerated.
B) Sites must be rotated.
C) Extracts are always administered by IM injection.
D) Emergency supplies must be kept on hand.

Question 20

When performing allergy testing, what two emergency drugs must always be kept on hand?

A) epinephrine and Adrenalin
B) epinephrine and diphenhydramine
C) diphenhydramine and Benadryl
D) epinephrine and nitroglycerin

Question 21

Only patients who have asthma caused by allergies can benefit from Xolair.

Question 22

Xolair is safe for use in patients of any age.

Question 23

Cromolyn sodium is indicated for both prevention and treatment of allergy symptoms.

Question 24

More people miss work and school because of allergies than any other illness.

Question 25

Hay fever is America's number one chronic illness.

Question 26

Match each term with its meaning.
substance that causes an allergic reaction

A)atopy
B)colic
C)allergen
D)allergy
E)reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 27

Match each term with its meaning.
type of IgE present in atopic individuals

A)atopy
B)colic
C)allergen
D)allergy
E)reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 28

Leukotrienes help to decrease inflammation in the body to relieve allergy symptoms.

Question 29

Match each term with its meaning.
lessen the sensitivity to an allergen

A)atopy
B)colic
C)allergen
D)allergy
E)reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 30

Steroids should be discontinued for one full week prior to allergy testing.

Question 31

Match each term with its meaning.
allergic rhinitis

A)atopy
B)colic
C)allergen
D)allergy
E)reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 32

Match each term with its meaning.
severe hypersensitivity reaction; may be life threatening

A)atopy
B)colic
C)allergen
D)allergy
E)reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 33

Match each term with its meaning.
genetic predisposition to allergies

A)atopy
B)colic
C)allergen
D)allergy
E)reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 34

Match each term with its meaning.
spasm in a hollow organ

A)atopy
B)colic
C)allergen
D)allergy
E)reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 35

It is estimated that 25% of all deaths by envenomation are caused by honeybees.

Question 36

Match each term with its meaning.
protein produced by the lining of the respiratory and intestinal tracts

A)atopy
B)colic
C)allergen
D)allergy
E)reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 37

Match each term with its meaning.
individual hypersensitivity to a substance

A)atopy
B)colic
C)allergen
D)allergy
E)reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 38

Allergies affect approximately 5 million Americans.