7 Questions
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction can lead to respiratory compromise and shock?
Type 1
What is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine
What is the cause of hereditary angioedema?
Low C1 esterase inhibitor activity
What is the common adverse reaction to vancomycin?
Red man syndrome
What is the marker for mast cell activation?
Tryptase
Which immune response causes vaccine reactogenicity?
Innate immune response
Which type of antihistamines can cause significant side effects?
First-generation antihistamines
Study Notes
- ACE inhibitors can lead to angioedema, which is characterized by swelling and difficulty breathing.
- Anaphylaxis is a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction that can lead to respiratory compromise and shock.
- Epinephrine is the primary treatment for anaphylaxis.
- Histamine is released by mast cells and basophils in response to allergen exposure.
- Tryptase can be used as a marker for mast cell activation.
- Hereditary angioedema is caused by low C1 esterase inhibitor activity.
- First-generation antihistamines can cause significant side effects.
- Red man syndrome is a common adverse reaction to vancomycin.
- Vaccine reactogenicity is a local and systemic inflammatory reaction to vaccines.
- Innate immune response causes vaccine reactogenicity.
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