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What is the main cause of an anaphylactoid reaction?
What is the main cause of an anaphylactoid reaction?
- Involving antibodies
- Response to specific drugs
- Release of histamine and other agents
- Direct release of mediators from inflammatory cells (correct)
Which of the following is a common precipitant of anaphylaxis?
Which of the following is a common precipitant of anaphylaxis?
- Aspirin
- Bananas
- Broccoli
- Contrast media in radiology (correct)
What are the danger signs of anaphylaxis?
What are the danger signs of anaphylaxis?
- Skin rash and itching
- Fatigue and dizziness
- High fever and chills
- Rapid progression of symptoms and evidence of respiratory distress (correct)
What are the clinical features of anaphylaxis?
What are the clinical features of anaphylaxis?
Which condition is NOT a mimic of anaphylaxis?
Which condition is NOT a mimic of anaphylaxis?
What type of hypersensitivity reaction is anaphylaxis?
What type of hypersensitivity reaction is anaphylaxis?
What dosage of adrenaline should be injected intramuscularly in the mid-outer thigh for children?
What dosage of adrenaline should be injected intramuscularly in the mid-outer thigh for children?
What is the first and most important therapy in anaphylaxis?
What is the first and most important therapy in anaphylaxis?
What should be given if there are signs of poor perfusion and symptoms are not responding to adrenaline injections?
What should be given if there are signs of poor perfusion and symptoms are not responding to adrenaline injections?
When should epinephrine be repeated if there is no response or the response is inadequate?
When should epinephrine be repeated if there is no response or the response is inadequate?
What should be given if still hypotensive after initial treatment and admission to ICU is needed?
What should be given if still hypotensive after initial treatment and admission to ICU is needed?
What is the maximum recommended dose of adrenaline for large children (>50 kg) when injected intramuscularly?
What is the maximum recommended dose of adrenaline for large children (>50 kg) when injected intramuscularly?
What should be monitored after suspected anaphylaxis in adults?
What should be monitored after suspected anaphylaxis in adults?
What can help identify allergens to avoid in adults?
What can help identify allergens to avoid in adults?
What should be done after suspected anaphylaxis to prevent a fatal attack in adults?
What should be done after suspected anaphylaxis to prevent a fatal attack in adults?
What is the first and most important therapy in anaphylaxis in pediatric patients?
What is the first and most important therapy in anaphylaxis in pediatric patients?
