Exam 13: Allergic Reaction

If anaphylaxis is suspected, the dentist should immediately administer ____ to the patient.

If a patient suddenly becomes unconscious during a dental treatment, the dental team should treat the patient for anaphylaxis.

Which is NOT a typical sign or symptom of a latex allergy?

If a patient experiences an anaphylactic reaction resulting in a complete airway obstruction, what should the dental team prepare for?

Which are the most common type of antibodies found in the body?

In most cases, what is the most immediate sign of anaphylaxis?

What is true of allergic reactions triggered by dental anesthesia?

During an anaphylactic reaction, what does the term "shock" refer to?

Which group of people are most likely to suffer from a latex allergy?

Which type of antibody is found in the fluid of the eyes?

Ronia is prescribed penicillin to treat an infection. She last took penicillin two years earlier for the first time and suffered no allergic reaction. However, with this round of penicillin treatment, she is experiencing hives, rash and wheezing. What happened?

If a patient experiencing anaphylaxis shows a complete loss of blood pressure, CPR should be administered.

If a patient reports a history of allergies to dust, pollen and seafood, they are just as likely to suffer an allergic reaction in the dental office as a patient with no history of allergies.

A sign of contact dermatitis is ____.

An antibody is produced in response to a(n) ____.

How does the body respond to histamine release?

An anaphylactic reaction is an allergic reaction localized to the respiratory system.

As a precaution, the dentist should administer an antihistamine if patient shows any signs of a skin reaction.

Following initial exposure to an allergen, an incubation period takes place; when a subsequent exposure to that allergen produces an anaphylactic reaction, this is known as the ____ dose.

"Hives" is the common name for ____.