Immune System A&P
Type I Hypersensitivity Reactions
Type II/III Hypersensitivity Reactions
Type IV Hypersensitivity Reactions
Anaphylaxis
100
These are chemical markers that identify cells or molecules as "self."
What are antigens?
100
This substance is released from mast cells during a type I hypersensitivity reaction.
What is histamine?
100
This blood type is considered the universal recipient?
What is AB blood type?
100
Type IV Hypersensitivity Reactions are also known by another name.
What delayed reactions or cellular hypersensitivity?
100
This is the major factor for a fatal outcome in anaphylaxis.
What is a lack of airway?
200
This type of immunity is present at birth.
What is natural or innate immunity?
200
This type I hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy, red eyes.
What is allergic rhinitis?
200
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?
200
Cosmetics, adhesive tape, and poison ivy are the most common irritants causing this reaction.
What is contact dermatitis?
200
Nurses must always ask this question prior to medication administration to potentially avoid anaphylaxis.
Do you have any allergies?
300
This type of immunoglobulin produces antibodies which attack antigens.
What is B type lymphocytes?
300

These four substances commonly are known to trigger a type I hypersensitivity reaction.

What are pollens, foods, insect venom, and antibiotics?

300
This hypersensitivity occurs when the system mistakes a normal constituent of the body as foreign.
What is cytotoxic (type II)?
300
This is the most often seen allergy in healthcare among healthcare workers due to this substance being used in many products.
What is latex?
300

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?

400
This immunoglobulin is responsible for the hypersensitivity reaction Type I.
What is IgE?
400
This type of reaction is characterized by swelling of the lips and tongue.
What is angioedema?
400
This disease is a type III hypersensitivity reaction.
What is Lupus?
400
This treatment for a type IV reaction has both astringent and antibacterial properties.
What is Burrow's solution?
400
This drug causes vasoconstriction, cardiac stimulation and bronchodilation.
What is epinephrine?
500
This organ filters and removes bacteria that enters the blood.
What is the spleen?
500
For prevention of anaphylaxis, this involves injecting an extract of the allergen in gradually increasing doses.
What is desensitization or controlled anaphylaxis?
500
A combination of an antigen and antibody that tend to accumulate in body tissue.
What are immune complexes?
500
This medication is classified as a 1st generation H1 Agonist.
What is diphenhydramine?
500
A patient in anaphylaxis has four potential deadly assessment findings:
What is angioedema, laryngospasms, bronchospasms, hypotension, impaired tissue perfusion?
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