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What is the main difference between urticaria and angioedema?
What is the main difference between urticaria and angioedema?
- Urticaria is always accompanied by angioedema, while angioedema can occur separately
- Urticaria causes itching, while angioedema does not
- Urticaria involves edema in the superficial dermis, while angioedema involves deeper edema in the dermis and subcutaneous tissue (correct)
- Urticaria is caused by physical agents, while angioedema is caused by internal diseases
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of urticaria?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of urticaria?
- Foods like nuts, eggs, and wheat
- Exposure to ultraviolet light (correct)
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Medications like penicillin and aspirin
Which of the following is the first-line treatment for acute urticaria?
Which of the following is the first-line treatment for acute urticaria?
- Antihistamines (correct)
- Oral corticosteroids
- Epinephrine auto-injector
- Immunosuppressants
When should epinephrine be used in the management of urticaria?
When should epinephrine be used in the management of urticaria?
Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic urticaria?
Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic urticaria?
What is the role of antihistamines in the treatment of urticaria?
What is the role of antihistamines in the treatment of urticaria?
Which of the following is true about autoimmune urticaria?
Which of the following is true about autoimmune urticaria?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of urticaria lesions?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of urticaria lesions?
Which of the following should be avoided in the treatment of urticaria?
Which of the following should be avoided in the treatment of urticaria?
Which of the following is recommended for the treatment of urticaria?
Which of the following is recommended for the treatment of urticaria?
Which of the following is recommended as part of the dietary management of urticaria?
Which of the following is recommended as part of the dietary management of urticaria?
Which of the following diagnostic tests is recommended for urticaria?
Which of the following diagnostic tests is recommended for urticaria?
Which type of antihistamines do not cross the blood-brain barrier?
Which type of antihistamines do not cross the blood-brain barrier?
What is the recommended dose of adrenaline for adults with severe acute urticaria and angioedema?
What is the recommended dose of adrenaline for adults with severe acute urticaria and angioedema?
Which corticosteroid is commonly used in all types of urticaria?
Which corticosteroid is commonly used in all types of urticaria?
In a very severe case of urticaria with angioedema, what should be the first line of treatment?
In a very severe case of urticaria with angioedema, what should be the first line of treatment?
Which H2 antihistamine is commonly used in the treatment of urticaria?
Which H2 antihistamine is commonly used in the treatment of urticaria?
For how long should an oral H1 antihistamine be taken to treat acute urticaria?
For how long should an oral H1 antihistamine be taken to treat acute urticaria?
