Medical Terminology
The medical term for hives.
Anaphylaxis is an over-activation of this body system.
Immune system
The MOST common trigger of anaphylaxis.
Food
A raised, swollen, well-defined area of the skin often seen with allergic reactions.
Wheal
The primary medication for treating anaphylaxis.
Epinephrine
A severe and systemic allergic reaction.
Anaphylaxis
These type of blood cells are responsible for responding to allergens.
Leukocytes (white blood cells)
This route has the most rapid onset of anaphylaxis.
Injection
Bronchoconstriction produces these lung sounds.
Wheezing
The dose of Epinephrine in an adult EpiPen auto-injector.
0.3 mg
Any substance recognized as foreign by the body.
Antigen
Wheezing in an allergic reaction is a result of this.
Bronchoconstriction
These 2 chemicals released by the body lead to vasodilation and capillary leakage.
Histamine and Leukotrienes
Swelling of the lips, tongue and larynx
Angioedema
The dose of Epinephrine in the child/infant EpiPen auto-injector.
0.15 mg
The process of injecting venom or poison.
Envenomation
Anaphylaxis primarily affects these 2 major body systems.
Cardiovascular and Respiratory
These are the 5 most common allergens.
Food
Medication
Plants
Chemicals
Insect Bites and Stings
3 common signs of anaphylaxis
Urticaria (hives)
Angioedema
Wheezing
The class of medication in an EpiPen auto-injector.
Sympathomimetic
An exaggerated immune response to ANY allergen.
Allergic reaction
In addition to the respiratory and cardiac systems, irritation of this system can indicate anaphylaxis.
Gastrointestinal system
These 2 types of medications are common causes of anaphylaxis.
Antibiotics
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
Swelling of the upper airway produces this sound.
Stridor
Epinephrine is a sympathomimetic ________.
Hormone