ANGIOEDEMA & ANAPHYLAXIS
This is the priority assessment in a patient with angioedema.
What is airway assessment?
An allergic reaction to peanuts is what type of hypersensitivity reaction?
What is Type I hypersensitivity?
This autoimmune disease is commonly abbreviated as SLE.
What is systemic lupus erythematosus?
This medication class is commonly used to decrease inflammation in SLE.
What are corticosteroids?
Patients with SLE should avoid excessive exposure to this environmental trigger.
What is sunlight/UV exposure?
Swelling of the lips, tongue, and throat are hallmark signs of this condition.
What is angioedema?
This hypersensitivity reaction is delayed and commonly seen with TB skin testing.
What is Type IV hypersensitivity?
This lab test is commonly positive in patients with SLE.
What is ANA (antinuclear antibody)?
Hydroxychloroquine is commonly prescribed for management of this disease.
What is SLE/lupus?
Fatigue management in SLE includes balancing activity with this intervention.
What is rest?
This medication is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis.
What is epinephrine?
This symptom commonly occurs with allergic reactions due to histamine release.
What is itching or urticaria (hives)?
A butterfly-shaped facial rash is known by this term.
What is a malar rash?
This medication used in SLE requires routine eye examinations.
What is hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)?
This nursing intervention helps reduce joint stiffness in SLE patients.
What is gentle exercise/range of motion?
Hypotension, wheezing, and urticaria may indicate this life-threatening reaction.
What is anaphylaxis?
This immune response causes tissue damage during hypersensitivity reactions.
What is inflammation?
Elevated anti-dsDNA antibodies are strongly associated with this disease.
What is lupus?
Epinephrine works by causing this effect during anaphylaxis.
What is bronchodilation and vasoconstriction?
Monitoring urine protein is important because SLE can affect this organ.
What are the kidneys?
After administering epinephrine, this intervention should occur immediately.
What is maintaining/opening the airway and providing oxygen?
A patient with severe allergies should carry this medication at all times.
What is an epinephrine auto-injector?
This organ system must be monitored closely in SLE due to risk of nephritis.
What are the kidneys?
These medications may be prescribed in severe lupus to suppress immune function.
What are immunosuppressants?
This severe complication of SLE may require immunosuppressive therapy.
What is lupus nephritis?