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Q&A on Anaphylaxis and Seizures Lec. 1. A severe allergic reaction to something is called ( Anaphylaxis - Seizures - Shock - migraine ) 2. Which is a potential cause of anaphylaxis ? ( insect bite or sting - Food - Medication - All of the answers are correct ) 3. Anaphylax...

Q&A on Anaphylaxis and Seizures Lec. 1. A severe allergic reaction to something is called ( Anaphylaxis - Seizures - Shock - migraine ) 2. Which is a potential cause of anaphylaxis ? ( insect bite or sting - Food - Medication - All of the answers are correct ) 3. Anaphylaxis is caused by an over-reaction of which system in the body ? ( Immune system - Pulmonary system - Cardiac system - Circulatory system ) 4. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can occur : a. Shortly after coming in contact with an allergen b. Hours after coming in contact with an allergen c. Either of the above 5. An anaphylactic reaction can be as simple as developing a rash after exposure to an allergen. ( True - False ) 6. Anaphylaxis : a. has no relation with food. b. epinepherine has no role in treatment c. aspirin can be used in treatment of anaphylaxis d. can occur from eating common foods such as milk, eggs or shellfish. 7. If you had a mild allergic reaction to an allergen in the past then : a. you are not at risk for a life-threatening reaction in the future. b. you are at risk for a life-threatening reaction in the future. c. no relation with future life threatening reaction in the future. d. non of the above 8. Epinephrine should be given early in symptoms of anaphylaxis. ( True - False ) 9. Epinephrine should be injected into the : ( Arm - Thigh - Buttocks ) 10. Antihistamines and corticosteroids are good substitutes for epinephrine in treating anaphylaxis. ( True - False) 11. If you are at risk for anaphylaxis, the best way to manage your condition is : a. Avoid allergens that trigger symptoms I b. Carry autoinjectable epinephrine c. Know how to use epinephrine d. Develop an anaphylaxis action plan e. All of the above By 21 12. A 4-year-old girl is brought to the emergency department by Her parents because she began wheezing about 15 minutes after she ingested a few bites of a peanut butter sandwich. On physical examination, stridor is noted as well as tachycardia. Epinephrine is administered twice, but the symptoms do not lessen. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? a. Administration of diphenhydramine b. Cricothyrotomy c. Intravenous administration of isotonic fluids d. Intubation 13. If you have seizure, it means you have epilepsy ( True - False ) 14. What causes Anaphylactic shock ? ( Choking - An insect sting or spider bites - 3rd degree burns - Heart attack - Stroke ) 15. Signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis : a. Violent shaking episode (convulsion). b. Jerky movements. c. incontinence d. Swelling of the tongue and rapid swelling of the throat 16. What is the primary concern when assisting a person having a seizure ? a. Holding them still b. Keeping them safe from harm c. Placing them flat on their back d. Stopping the seizure 17. Which of the following will trigger a seizure in most patients with untreated absence seizures ? a. Eating large pieces of food b. Sleep deprivation c. Skin wounds d. smoking 18. During seizures : a. place a hard object into the mouth of a victim having a seizure b. Try to restrain the victim c. You should protect the victim head d. Use epinephrine autoinjector 19. Signs and symptoms of seizures : 1. Collapse and reduced level of consciousness, Violent shaking episode (convulsion), Abnormal breathing 2. Low blood pressure, weak pulse. 3. Wheezy chest,hives. 4. Swelling of the tongue and rapid swelling of the throat ‫ل‬ ‫والله ا مستعان‬ By 21