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| antigen/antibody response |
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| how does antibody respond to allergy |
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localized swelling of mucous membranes lips larynx pharynx
around airway, not just limited to skin |
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| if a patient has swelling around lips and eyes it could be what allergic resonse |
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benadryl or other antihistimine
oxygen
position upright
epinephrine if necessary to open airway in emergency |
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| what questions should you ask patient if they suffer from allergy |
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Definition
describe it
what happens
how often
how to normally treat
do you have medication with you |
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| severe allergic reaction that is life threatening |
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| what are some symptoms of anaphylaxis |
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urticaria (itching whelps)
nausea, cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
angio edema (lips and eyes swollen)
respiratory distress |
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| if a patient has cardio collapse, bp drops, rapid weak pulse, and heart palpitations they are probably in what type of allergic reaction? |
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| what are some symptoms that can happen from anaphylaxis |
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dilated pupils
loss of consciousness
cardiac arrest!!!!! |
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| what is the one thing you should do if a patient is having anaphylaxis |
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inject with epinephrine
put in supine position unless dyspnea predominates |
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| allergic athsma is related to what? |
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Definition
dust
pollen
animals
children can outrgrow it |
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| what are some measures you should take if someone has an allergic reaction of anaphyaxis |
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Definition
basic life support
monitor vital signs
CPR if necessary
911 |
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