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Ch. 38 - Patients With Allergic Disorders
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Nursing
Undergraduate 4
01/27/2015

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What is hypersensitivity?
Definition
An amplified or inappropriate response to an antigen leading to inflammation and destruction of healthy tissue
May result from genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors
Term
What is anaphylaxis?
Definition
A clinical response to an immediate (type I hypersensitivity) immunologic reaction between a specific antigen and an antibody
Term
What antibodies are released anaphylaxis?
Definition
Occurs when the body’s immune system produces IgE antibodies toward a substance that is normally nontoxic
Term
Reingestion of the offending substance results in the release of excess amounts of ____________.
Definition
histamine
Term
What usually causes anaphylaxis?
Definition
medications, insect stings, and latex
Term
What are the symptoms of anaphylaxis?
Definition
bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, severe dyspnea, cyanosis, and hypotension
Term
What is the most important preventative measure for anaphylaxis?
Definition
avoidance of allergen
Term
What treats anaphylaxis? Should they always carry it?
Definition
Epinephrine
Yes
Term
What does the nurse assess for the patient with anaphylaxis?
Definition
the airway, breathing pattern, and other vital signs
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What EPI is used for anaphylaxis?
Definition
1 and 1,000
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