Allergens Actual Test 2023 Questions and Answers
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What are people allergic to in foods?
the protein in it
what is an allergic reaction?
an immune system reaction that occurs after eating a certain food that the body
mistakes as harmful
is there a cure for allergens?
no
what is the only way to prevent an allergic reaction?
strict avoidance of the food
when can an allergic reacion happen?
seconds after eating the food
what are urticaria?
hives
what is angioedema?
swelling (common with shellfish)
What is histamine and what part of the body does it affect?
a protein involved in producting the symptoms of an allergic reaction; all body systems
are affected
what are the symptoms of an allergic reaction?
wheezing, difficulty breathing, itching, hives, swelling of the face and hands, abdominal
pain, vomiting, diarrhea
What is anaphylaxis?
a severe, whole body reaction
what will happen if anaphylaxis goes untreated?
the person will die from shock
why will a person die from anaphylaxis?
blood pressure slows so oxygen is not getting to the organs, AKA circulatory shock
what are the symptoms of anaphylaxis?
chest discomfort/tightness, difficulty breathing/swallowing, hives/redness, heart
palpitations, swelling of the face/tongue, wheezing, loss of consciousness (the same
symptoms of a heart attack)
treatment of anaphylactic shock
call 911, ask person for epi pen
prevent shock
lie person flat, elevate feet (to prioritize blood flow to organs), cover with blanket
what is epinephrine
medication used to reverse anaphylaxis: hormone and neurotransmitter
hygene hypothesis
excessive cleaning interrupts normal development in the immune system, this may be
why 1 in 5 americans now have allergic conditions
children have lower incidence of allergies when:
Complete
What are people allergic to in foods?
the protein in it
what is an allergic reaction?
an immune system reaction that occurs after eating a certain food that the body
mistakes as harmful
is there a cure for allergens?
no
what is the only way to prevent an allergic reaction?
strict avoidance of the food
when can an allergic reacion happen?
seconds after eating the food
what are urticaria?
hives
what is angioedema?
swelling (common with shellfish)
What is histamine and what part of the body does it affect?
a protein involved in producting the symptoms of an allergic reaction; all body systems
are affected
what are the symptoms of an allergic reaction?
wheezing, difficulty breathing, itching, hives, swelling of the face and hands, abdominal
pain, vomiting, diarrhea
What is anaphylaxis?
a severe, whole body reaction
what will happen if anaphylaxis goes untreated?
the person will die from shock
why will a person die from anaphylaxis?
blood pressure slows so oxygen is not getting to the organs, AKA circulatory shock
what are the symptoms of anaphylaxis?
chest discomfort/tightness, difficulty breathing/swallowing, hives/redness, heart
palpitations, swelling of the face/tongue, wheezing, loss of consciousness (the same
symptoms of a heart attack)
treatment of anaphylactic shock
call 911, ask person for epi pen
prevent shock
lie person flat, elevate feet (to prioritize blood flow to organs), cover with blanket
what is epinephrine
medication used to reverse anaphylaxis: hormone and neurotransmitter
hygene hypothesis
excessive cleaning interrupts normal development in the immune system, this may be
why 1 in 5 americans now have allergic conditions
children have lower incidence of allergies when:
