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Chapter 19: Nursing Care if Patients with Immune disorders

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What is anaphylaxis?

A common type of hives
A sudden severe allergic reaction (correct)
A localized edematous reaction
An inflammatory disease of the spine

Which statement describes angioedema?

It is a transient inflammatory condition of the lungs
It is a chronic autoimmune disorder of the skin
It is a localized reaction in deep dermis or subcutaneous tissue (correct)
It leads to increased gastric secretion

Which condition is marked by stiffness and pain in the spine?

Anaphylaxis
Urticaria
Histamine release
Ankylosing Spondylitis (correct)

What role does histamine play in allergic reactions?

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What does urticaria signify?

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Anaphylaxis

A sudden and severe allergic reaction.

Angioedema

A localized swelling of the deep skin layers (dermis and subcutaneous tissue).

Ankylosing Spondylitis

A disease causing spinal stiffness and pain.

Histamine

A substance involved in allergic reactions.

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Urticaria

Skin rash (hives) caused by an allergic reaction.