Allergic Reactions
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| Always cvonsider called for ? life support for a patient with a severe allergic reaction | Advanced |
| Proteins that search for antigens and destroy them | antibodies |
| the proces of antibodies combining with antigens and destroying them | sensitization |
| the patient experiencing anaphylaxis is in immediate need of administraion of ? | epinephrine |
| substances that cause an abnormal response by the immune system | allergiens |
| ? intubation may be needed to manage the airwayof a patient in anaphylactic shock. | endotracheal |
| the EMT-B's first priority in caring for a patient with anaphylaxis s maintaning a patient | airway |
| foreing substances that enter the body and are destroyed | antigens |
| an ? reaction occurs whe an allergen causes an abnormal response of the immune system | allergic |
| a side effect of epinephrine is increased ? rate | heart |
| true anaphylaxis is indicated by ? compromise and/or shock | respiratory |
| a severe form of allergic reaction which can be lifethreatening | anaphylaxis |
| the epinephrine autoinjector is usually placed onthe lateral aspect of the patient's | thigh |
| a feeling of generalized weakness or discomfort | malaise |
| introduction of an allergen by the patient breathing it into his lungs | immune |
| the most common cause of allergic reactions is the drug ? | Penicillin |
| introduction of an allergen into the body by swallowing it | ingestion |
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