Nursing 150 Immunity and Infection Exam with Questions and Answers

Nursing 150 Immunity and Infection Exam with Questions and Answers What are the two different kinds of contact dermatitis? ANSWER 1. Allergic contact dermatitis - Delayed hypersensitivity to an allergen (ex. Latex) 2. Irritant contact dermatitis - Irritant to the allergen (ex. Detergents) What are the clinical manifestations of allergic contact dermatitis? ANSWER - Erythema - Edema - Pruritis - Vesicles - Develop hours to 3 days after exposure What are the clinical manifestations of irritant contact dermatitis? ANSWER - Corresponds with exposure location - Painful erythema, edema, and vesiculation - Rash develops within a few hours of contact - Peaks within 24 hours - Quickly resolves What are the 4 diagnostic tests for contact dermatitis? ANSWER - Patch test - Scratch testing - Intradermal testing - IgE antibody testing (Blood test that checks for allergies to specific allergens) What is the treatment for allergic contact dermatitis? ANSWER - Topical corticosteroids