Which of the following is NOT a major mast cell mediator?
Answer
Heparin
Arachadonic acid
Platelet activating factor
Neutrophilic chemotactic factor
Lymphocytic chemotactic factor
Serine proteases
Question 2
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Which of the following are effects of histamine? Check all that apply.
Answer
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
Question 3
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Leukotrienes are metabolites of arachadonic acid that are potent bronchoconstrictors.
Answer
True
False
Question 4
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Which of the following pairings is INCORRECT?
Answer
Serine proteases- destroy nearby cells and activate complement
Kinins- stimulate pain receptors
Cytokines- regulate storage and release of vasoactive mediators
Heparin- acts as anticoagulant
Question 5
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Generally, the onset of anaphylaxis is not related to severity of signs.
Answer
True
False
Question 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?
Answer
Erythema
Pruritis
Urticaria
Angioedema
These are all appropriate cutaneous findings, Karah. Get it together!
Question 7
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Which of the following are true regarding epinephrine for systemic anaphylaxis? Check all that apply.
Answer
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
Question 8
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When treating anaphylaxis with crystalloid IV fluids it is important that systolic blood pressure is maintained at >80 mmHg.
Answer
True
False
Question 9
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Which of the following is the anti-inflammatory dose of dexamethasone SP for treatment of anaphylaxis?
Answer
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
Question 10
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The IM dose of diphenhydramine for systemic anaphylaxis is 1-2 mg/kg.
Answer
True
False
Question 11
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What drug can we use to manage persistent bradycardia with systemic anaphylaxis?
Answer
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)
Question 12
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Aminophylline/theophyylline is a bronchodilator given IM or IV (slowly) at 4-8 mg/kg.
Answer
True
False
Question 13
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What is the dose for oral diphenhydramine for treatment of localized anaphylaxis?