Which of the following is NOT a major mast cell mediator?
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Heparin
Arachadonic acid
Platelet activating factor
Neutrophilic chemotactic factor
Lymphocytic chemotactic factor
Serine proteases
Pregunta 2
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Which of the following are effects of histamine? Check all that apply.
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Stimulates nitric oxide production (potent vasodilator)
Enhances leukocyte chemotaxis
Produces arachadonic acid metabolites
Stimulates smooth muscle contraction (bronchi, small intestines, pulmonary vasoconstriction)
Causes decreased vascular permeability
Pregunta 3
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Leukotrienes are metabolites of arachadonic acid that are potent bronchoconstrictors.
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True
False
Pregunta 4
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Which of the following pairings is INCORRECT?
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Serine proteases- destroy nearby cells and activate complement
Kinins- stimulate pain receptors
Cytokines- regulate storage and release of vasoactive mediators
Heparin- acts as anticoagulant
Pregunta 5
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Generally, the onset of anaphylaxis is not related to severity of signs.
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True
False
Pregunta 6
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Localized anaphylaxis has evidence of generalized mediator release restricted to cutaneous findings alone. Which of the following is NOT one of these findings?
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Erythema
Pruritis
Urticaria
Angioedema
These are all appropriate cutaneous findings, Karah. Get it together!
Pregunta 7
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Which of the following are true regarding epinephrine for systemic anaphylaxis? Check all that apply.
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Blocks effects of mediators
Reduces further mast cell degranulation
Increases cardiac output
Promotes bronhoconstriction
Peripheral vasodilation
IV dose of 1 mg/ml concentration is 0.05-0.1 ml/10 lbs
Pregunta 8
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When treating anaphylaxis with crystalloid IV fluids it is important that systolic blood pressure is maintained at >80 mmHg.
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True
False
Pregunta 9
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Which of the following is the anti-inflammatory dose of dexamethasone SP for treatment of anaphylaxis?
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0.1-0.2 mg/kg IV
0.5-1 mg/kg IV
0.1-0.2 mg/kg IM
0.5-1 mg/kg IM
Pregunta 10
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The IM dose of diphenhydramine for systemic anaphylaxis is 1-2 mg/kg.
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True
False
Pregunta 11
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What drug can we use to manage persistent bradycardia with systemic anaphylaxis?
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Atropine, 0.02-0.04 mg/kg IV, IM
Atropine, 0.2-0.4 mg/kg IV, IM
Dobutamine, 5-10 mcg/kg/min IV (constant rate infusion)
Dobutamine, 0.5-1 mcg/kg/min IV (constant rate infusion)
Pregunta 12
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Aminophylline/theophyylline is a bronchodilator given IM or IV (slowly) at 4-8 mg/kg.
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True
False
Pregunta 13
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What is the dose for oral diphenhydramine for treatment of localized anaphylaxis?