Question 1

Immunotherapy may be used in all of the following circumstances except:

Accepted Answer

A)  if the individual is unable to avoid the allergen 
B)  if the individual cannot afford other medication 
C)  if the symptoms of the allergy interfere with the patient's lifestyle 
D)  if the patient does not respond to other treatments 
A)  if the individual is unable to avoid the allergen 
B)  if the individual cannot afford other medication 
C)  if the symptoms of the allergy interfere with the patient's lifestyle 
D)  if the patient does not respond to other treatments

Question 2

All of the following statements about latex allergies are true except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient allergies should be noted in red on the patient chart. 
B)  Health care workers who are allergic to latex should not wear gloves. 
C)  Health care workers should not wear latex gloves when performing procedures on patients who have latex allergies. 
D)  Patients should be questioned about latex allergies prior to performance of any procedures. 
A)  Patient allergies should be noted in red on the patient chart. 
B)  Health care workers who are allergic to latex should not wear gloves. 
C)  Health care workers should not wear latex gloves when performing procedures on patients who have latex allergies. 
D)  Patients should be questioned about latex allergies prior to performance of any procedures.

Question 3

An allergy for which an individual is genetically predisposed is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  colic 
B)  anaphylaxis 
C)  reagin 
D)  atopy 
A)  colic 
B)  anaphylaxis 
C)  reagin 
D)  atopy

Question 4

Xolair is safe for use in patients of any age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The three basic types of skin allergy tests are:

Accepted Answer

A)  scratch, prick, and patch tests 
B)  epicutaneous, scratch, and prick tests 
C)  scratch, patch, and intradermal tests 
D)  patch, intradermal, and subcutaneous tests 
A)  scratch, prick, and patch tests 
B)  epicutaneous, scratch, and prick tests 
C)  scratch, patch, and intradermal tests 
D)  patch, intradermal, and subcutaneous tests

Question 6

Only patients who have asthma caused by allergies can benefit from Xolair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are true statements regarding scratch testing except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cleanse the skin with alcohol swabs before testing. 
B)  Use the same needle for each scratch. 
C)  Make the scratch first, then drop the allergen extracts in the scratched areas. 
D)  Give specific instructions to the patient. 
A)  Cleanse the skin with alcohol swabs before testing. 
B)  Use the same needle for each scratch. 
C)  Make the scratch first, then drop the allergen extracts in the scratched areas. 
D)  Give specific instructions to the patient.

Question 8

Some of the most common seasonal causes of hay fever are:

Accepted Answer

A)  trees in the fall 
B)  grass and weeds in the late spring 
C)  trees in the early spring 
D)  grass and trees in the summer 
A)  trees in the fall 
B)  grass and weeds in the late spring 
C)  trees in the early spring 
D)  grass and trees in the summer

Question 9

Match each term with its meaning.
-substance that causes an allergic reaction

Accepted Answer

A) atopy 
B) colic 
C) allergen 
D) allergy 
E) reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever 
A) atopy 
B) colic 
C) allergen 
D) allergy 
E) reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 10

Match each term with its meaning.
-individual hypersensitivity to a substance

Accepted Answer

A) atopy 
B) colic 
C) allergen 
D) allergy 
E) reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever 
A) atopy 
B) colic 
C) allergen 
D) allergy 
E) reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 11

Cromolyn sodium is indicated for both prevention and treatment of allergy symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match each term with its meaning.
-spasm in a hollow organ

Accepted Answer

A) atopy 
B) colic 
C) allergen 
D) allergy 
E) reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever 
A) atopy 
B) colic 
C) allergen 
D) allergy 
E) reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 13

Match each term with its meaning.
-severe hypersensitivity reaction; may be life threatening

Accepted Answer

A) atopy 
B) colic 
C) allergen 
D) allergy 
E) reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever 
A) atopy 
B) colic 
C) allergen 
D) allergy 
E) reagin
F)IgE
G)desensitize
H)anaphylaxis
I)hay fever

Question 14

When scheduling allergy testing, you should instruct the patient to discontinue all antihistamines for how long prior to the appointment?

Accepted Answer

A)  7 days 
B)  30 days 
C)  10 days 
D)  2-3 days 
A)  7 days 
B)  30 days 
C)  10 days 
D)  2-3 days

Question 15

When performing allergy testing, what two emergency drugs must always be kept on hand?

Accepted Answer

A)  epinephrine and Adrenalin 
B)  epinephrine and diphenhydramine 
C)  diphenhydramine and Benadryl 
D)  epinephrine and nitroglycerin 
A)  epinephrine and Adrenalin 
B)  epinephrine and diphenhydramine 
C)  diphenhydramine and Benadryl 
D)  epinephrine and nitroglycerin

Question 16

When performing a scratch test, the patient should be instructed to lie still for how long?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 minutes 
B)  20 minutes 
C)  30 minutes 
D)  60 minutes 
A)  5 minutes 
B)  20 minutes 
C)  30 minutes 
D)  60 minutes

Question 17

It is estimated that 25% of all deaths by envenomation are caused by honeybees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following are true statements regarding the administration of allergenic extract except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Extracts must be kept refrigerated. 
B)  Sites must be rotated. 
C)  Extracts are always administered by IM injection. 
D)  Emergency supplies must be kept on hand. 
A)  Extracts must be kept refrigerated. 
B)  Sites must be rotated. 
C)  Extracts are always administered by IM injection. 
D)  Emergency supplies must be kept on hand.

Exam 14: Allergy an Overview

Immunotherapy may be used in all of the following circumstances except:

All of the following statements about latex allergies are true except:

An allergy for which an individual is genetically predisposed is called:

Xolair is safe for use in patients of any age.

The three basic types of skin allergy tests are:

Only patients who have asthma caused by allergies can benefit from Xolair.

All of the following are true statements regarding scratch testing except:

Some of the most common seasonal causes of hay fever are:

Match each term with its meaning. -substance that causes an allergic reaction

Match each term with its meaning. -individual hypersensitivity to a substance

Cromolyn sodium is indicated for both prevention and treatment of allergy symptoms.

Match each term with its meaning. -spasm in a hollow organ

Match each term with its meaning. -severe hypersensitivity reaction; may be life threatening

When scheduling allergy testing, you should instruct the patient to discontinue all antihistamines for how long prior to the appointment?

When performing allergy testing, what two emergency drugs must always be kept on hand?

When performing a scratch test, the patient should be instructed to lie still for how long?

It is estimated that 25% of all deaths by envenomation are caused by honeybees.

All of the following are true statements regarding the administration of allergenic extract except:

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