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Allergic Reactions

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Always cvonsider called for ? life support for a patient with a severe allergic reaction   Advanced  
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Proteins that search for antigens and destroy them   antibodies  
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the proces of antibodies combining with antigens and destroying them   sensitization  
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the patient experiencing anaphylaxis is in immediate need of administraion of ?   epinephrine  
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substances that cause an abnormal response by the immune system   allergiens  
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? intubation may be needed to manage the airwayof a patient in anaphylactic shock.   endotracheal  
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the EMT-B's first priority in caring for a patient with anaphylaxis s maintaning a patient   airway  
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foreing substances that enter the body and are destroyed   antigens  
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an ? reaction occurs whe an allergen causes an abnormal response of the immune system   allergic  
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a side effect of epinephrine is increased ? rate   heart  
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true anaphylaxis is indicated by ? compromise and/or shock   respiratory  
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a severe form of allergic reaction which can be lifethreatening   anaphylaxis  
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the epinephrine autoinjector is usually placed onthe lateral aspect of the patient's   thigh  
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a feeling of generalized weakness or discomfort   malaise  
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introduction of an allergen by the patient breathing it into his lungs   immune  
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the most common cause of allergic reactions is the drug ?   Penicillin  
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introduction of an allergen into the body by swallowing it   ingestion  
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