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| What is the triple response to histamine? |
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Definition
1) Erythema-vasodilation
2) Wheal-vascular leakage
3) Pruritus-dendritic itch activation
*4th stage spontaneousness resolution within 1 hr-if no resolution is not histamine |
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| Where is most of the histamine stored? |
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Definition
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| How is the diagnosis of urticaria usually made? |
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Definition
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| What is probably the most recognized cause of urticaria? |
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Definition
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Term
| which drugs most commonly cause urticaria? |
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Definition
1) NSAIDS
2) penicillins
3) ASA
4) sulfa drugs |
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Term
| What other symptoms occur in 80% of people with urticaria from food? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the most common cause of cyclooxygenase inhibition for angioedema? |
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Definition
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Term
| cyclooxygenase inhibitors are more likely to cause what type of angioedema? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the most common causes of anaphylaxis? |
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Definition
| food and drugs: peanuts, shelfish, NSAIDS, antibiotics |
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Term
| What skin exam findings are common with anaphylaxis? |
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Definition
| flushing, urticaria, and angioedema |
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Term
| What Respiratory symptoms are commonly present in anphylaxis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What cardiovascular symptoms are common in patients with anaphylaxis? |
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Definition
| tachycardia and hypotension |
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