Allergic Reactions
A patient demonstrating respiratory distress or signs and symptoms of shock during an allergic reaction may be experiencing this
What is anaphylaxis?
A life-threatening condition resulting from an
abnormal and counterproductive response by the body that causes damage to tissues and organs...don't overthink it
What is sepsis?
Also called rubeola, this highly infectious viral disease commonly presents with a red-blotchy rash
What is the measles?
This form of Hepatitis can be prevented through proper hygiene protocols including hand washing and food preparation
What is Hepatitis A?
Routes of entry include Inhalation, Ingestion, Injection, as well as this method in which a substance enters the body through unbroken skin
What is absorption?
What is epinephrine?
This criteria set is used to assess a patient's risk of developing sepsis
What is the SIRS (Systemic inflammatory response syndrome) Criteria?
After exposure to chickenpox, the vaccine should be administered within this time frame
What is 3 days?
This form of Hepatitis does not have a vaccine, and is commonly transmitted through blood by sharing needles
What is Hepatitis C?
Black-colored sputum is an indicator that the patient has inhaled this
What is smoke?
After activating the EpiPen auto-injector, it should be held in place this long before removing it from the patient's thigh
What is 10 seconds?
This criteria set is used to assess a sepsis patient's likelihood of extensive ICU stay or death
What is qSOFA (Quick sepsis-related organ failure assessment)?
The mumps are primarily spread through this means
What is saliva/droplets?
This can reduce and suppress HIV viral load
What is antiviral medication?
A 16-year-old female who overdosed on Tylenol would benefit from the administration of this
What is activated charcoal?
This substance is released by the body into the bloodstream during an allergic reaction
What is histamine?
When sepsis results in hypotension, this occurs
What is septic shock?
This disease is caused by paramyxovirus
What is the mumps?
Health care providers can avoid infection with HIV/AIDS by using this
What are standard precautions?
Also known as "Goop", this prescription medication can cause severe respiratory depression
What is Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB)?
The medical term for hives
What is urticaria?
Accumulation of lactic acid and other chemicals in the bloodstream of a sepsis patient causes vasodilation and this concern in the capillaries
What is increased permeability (leakiness)?
The small white or bluish-white spots seen on the inside of cheek in measles patients are also known as this
What are Koplik Spots?
HIV is characterized by these types of infections, which occur when a compromised immune system enables infections that do not normally cause illness
What are opportunistic infections?
What is delirium tremens?