Immune System A&P
These are chemical markers that identify cells or molecules as "self."
What are antigens?
This substance is released from mast cells during a type I hypersensitivity reaction.
What is histamine?
Hypersensitivity involves immune complexes that are formed when antigens bind to antibodies
What is Type III or Immune Complex?
Type IV Hypersensitivity Reactions are also known by another name.
What delayed reactions or cellular hypersensitivity?
This is the major factor for a fatal outcome in anaphylaxis.
What is a lack of airway?
This type of immunity is present at birth.
What is natural or innate immunity?
This type I hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy, red eyes.
What is allergic rhinitis?
The patient complains of low back pain, chills, and chest pain after receiving a blood transfusion. The nurse knows that the patient is experiencing this type of reaction.
What is hemolytic transfusion reaction?
Cosmetics, adhesive tape, and poison ivy are the most common irritants causing this reaction.
What is contact dermatitis?
Nurses must always ask this question prior to medication administration to potentially avoid anaphylaxis.
Do you have any allergies?
This type of immunoglobulin produces antibodies which attack antigens.
What is B type lymphocytes?
These three substances commonly are known to trigger a type I hypersensitivity reaction.
What are pollens, foods, insect venom, and antibiotics?
This hypersensitivity occurs when the system mistakes a normal constituent of the body as foreign.
What is cytotoxic (type II)?
This is the most often seen allergy in healthcare among healthcare workers due to this substance being used in many products.
What is latex?
The release of histamine and other chemical mediators cause these 4 reactions in the body:
What is vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, smooth muscle contraction, and bronchial constriction?
This immunoglobulin is responsible for the hypersensitivity reaction Type I.
What is IgE?
This type of reaction is characterized by swelling of the lips and tongue.
What is angioedema?
This disease is a type III hypersensitivity reaction.
What is Lupus?
This treatment for a type IV reaction has both astringent and antibacterial properties.
What is Burrow's solution?
This drug causes vasoconstriction, cardiac stimulation and bronchodilation.
What is epinephrine?
This organ filters and removes bacteria that enters the blood.
What is the spleen?
For prevention of anaphylaxis, this involves injecting an extract of the allergen in gradually increasing doses.
What is desensitization or controlled anaphylaxis?
A combination of an antigen and antibody that tend to accumulate in body tissue.
What are immune complexes?
This medication is classified as a 1st generation H1 Agonist.
What is diphenhydramine?
A patient in anaphylaxis has four potential deadly assessment findings:
What is angioedema, laryngospasms, bronchospasms, hypotension, impaired tissue perfusion?