Aramedic Review
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1. An exaggerated response by the immune system to a foreign substance is: a. an allergic reaction. b. an allergy. c. hypersensitivity. d. an immune response.
2. A life-threatening emergency that occurs due to an unusually exaggerated allergic reaction to a foreign protein or other substance is: a. anaphylaxis. b. hypersensitivity. c. an immune response. d. a primary response.
3. Approximately how many persons in the United States die annually due to anaphylaxis? a. 25-40 b. 100-500 c. 400-800 d. 800-1000
4. The most common cause of anaphylaxis is: a. horse fly bites. b. Hymenoptera stings. c. iodine. d. penicillin dosing.
5. The immune response mechanism that …show more content…
involves a direct attack of the foreign substance by specialized cells of the immune system is: a. cellular immunity. b. humoral immunity. c. primary response. d. secondary response.
6. All of the following are recommended preventions for patients with a history of anaphylaxis EXCEPT: a. avoid foods or substances that can trigger anaphylaxis. b. avoid immunotherapy programs. c. carry an EpiPen. d. wear a medical identification device.
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7. Antigens that result in an immediate hypersensitivity reaction cause the immediate release of _____ antibodies. a. IgA b. IgE c. IgG d. IgM
8. The most common route of entry of an allergen in an anaphylactic reaction is: a. absorption. b. ingestion. c. inhalation. d. injection.
9. Genetically predetermined immunity is: a. acquired immunity. b. induced immunity. c. natural immunity. d. passive immunity.
10. A protein capable of stimulating an immune response is an: a. antibody. b. antigen. c. immunobody. d. immunoglobulin.
11. Which of the following is LEAST likely to stimulate anaphylaxis? a. fire ants b. iodine c. penicillin d. poison ivy
12. Which cells produce antibodies? a. A cells b. B cells c. T cells d. W cells
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Scenario: Your patient is experiencing profuse hives, itching, dyspnea, coughing, tachycardia, and dizziness after eating seafood 5 minutes ago. You might also expect to see all of the following signs EXCEPT: a. bronchospasm. b. cyanosis. c. elevated blood pressure. d. laryngeal edema.
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14. Which of the following is a characteristic of anaphylaxis? a. decreased heart rate b. localized skin rash c. mild abdominal cramping d. rapid onset
15. Scenario: Shortly after being stung by a bee, a patient is experiencing urticaria, stridor, and abdominal cramping. Which of the following signs or symptoms would probably also be present? a. bradycardia b. hypertension c. rhonchi d. wheezing
16. Scenario: You are called to the scene of a 28-year-old male who is complaining of hoarseness, a scratchy sensation in the back of his throat, and palpitations. The symptoms began about 30 minutes ago and have grown steadily worse. The patient took prescribed penicillin one hour ago. Management of this patient should include all of the following EXCEPT: a. 0.3 mg epinephrine 1:1000 SQ. b. administration of a beta-blocker. c. IV of NS at KVO rate. d. supplemental oxygen via nonrebreather.
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1. a
2. a
3. c
4. d
5. a
6. b
7. b
8. d
9. c
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11. d
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14. d
15. d
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1. An exaggerated response by the immune system to a foreign substance is: a. an allergic reaction. b. an allergy. c. hypersensitivity. d. an immune response.
2. A life-threatening emergency that occurs due to an unusually exaggerated allergic reaction to a foreign protein or other substance is: a. anaphylaxis. b. hypersensitivity. c. an immune response. d. a primary response.
3. Approximately how many persons in the United States die annually due to anaphylaxis? a. 25-40 b. 100-500 c. 400-800 d. 800-1000
4. The most common cause of anaphylaxis is: a. horse fly bites. b. Hymenoptera stings. c. iodine. d. penicillin dosing.
5. The immune response mechanism that …show more content…
involves a direct attack of the foreign substance by specialized cells of the immune system is: a. cellular immunity. b. humoral immunity. c. primary response. d. secondary response.
6. All of the following are recommended preventions for patients with a history of anaphylaxis EXCEPT: a. avoid foods or substances that can trigger anaphylaxis. b. avoid immunotherapy programs. c. carry an EpiPen. d. wear a medical identification device.
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7. Antigens that result in an immediate hypersensitivity reaction cause the immediate release of _____ antibodies. a. IgA b. IgE c. IgG d. IgM
8. The most common route of entry of an allergen in an anaphylactic reaction is: a. absorption. b. ingestion. c. inhalation. d. injection.
9. Genetically predetermined immunity is: a. acquired immunity. b. induced immunity. c. natural immunity. d. passive immunity.
10. A protein capable of stimulating an immune response is an: a. antibody. b. antigen. c. immunobody. d. immunoglobulin.
11. Which of the following is LEAST likely to stimulate anaphylaxis? a. fire ants b. iodine c. penicillin d. poison ivy
12. Which cells produce antibodies? a. A cells b. B cells c. T cells d. W cells
13.
Scenario: Your patient is experiencing profuse hives, itching, dyspnea, coughing, tachycardia, and dizziness after eating seafood 5 minutes ago. You might also expect to see all of the following signs EXCEPT: a. bronchospasm. b. cyanosis. c. elevated blood pressure. d. laryngeal edema.
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14. Which of the following is a characteristic of anaphylaxis? a. decreased heart rate b. localized skin rash c. mild abdominal cramping d. rapid onset
15. Scenario: Shortly after being stung by a bee, a patient is experiencing urticaria, stridor, and abdominal cramping. Which of the following signs or symptoms would probably also be present? a. bradycardia b. hypertension c. rhonchi d. wheezing
16. Scenario: You are called to the scene of a 28-year-old male who is complaining of hoarseness, a scratchy sensation in the back of his throat, and palpitations. The symptoms began about 30 minutes ago and have grown steadily worse. The patient took prescribed penicillin one hour ago. Management of this patient should include all of the following EXCEPT: a. 0.3 mg epinephrine 1:1000 SQ. b. administration of a beta-blocker. c. IV of NS at KVO rate. d. supplemental oxygen via nonrebreather.
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1. a
2. a
3. c
4. d
5. a
6. b
7. b
8. d
9. c
10. b
11. d
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13. c
14. d
15. d
16. b