Management of Patients with Allergic Disorders

Which immunoglobulin class is found in the respiratory and intestinal mucosa and is responsible for triggering mast cells to release chemical mediators in an allergic disorder?

What is the term for the genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis?

What is the peak effect time for histamine after an antigen interaction during an allergic response?

Compared to histamine, how much more powerful are leukotrienes in triggering bronchospasm?

What is the typical onset time for a Type IV, or delayed-type, hypersensitivity reaction after allergen exposure?

Which type of lymphocyte is designed to produce one specific antibody and, upon encountering a specific antigen, stimulates the production of plasma cells?

What is the primary role of mast cells in an IgE-mediated immediate hypersensitivity reaction?

Which of the following are all classified as primary chemical mediators released during an immediate hypersensitivity reaction?

According to Table 24.2, what is a common source of allergens that provokes allergic rhinitis in the early spring?

On average, how many workdays per year do patients with chronic rhinitis miss due to their condition?

What is the primary chemical mediator responsible for the vasodilation and enhanced capillary permeability that leads to tissue edema and congestion in allergic rhinitis?

In which patient population are antihistamines specifically contraindicated, according to the chapter?

How long might it take for intranasal corticosteroids to take full effect in treating allergic rhinitis?

For how long must patients be monitored after receiving a subcutaneous immunotherapy injection due to the risk of severe reactions like anaphylaxis?

Which of the following are all considered primary symptoms of allergic rhinitis?

Contact dermatitis, caused by exposure to substances like soaps or solvents, is an example of which type of hypersensitivity reaction?

What is the term for the typical progression of allergic diseases that often begins with atopic dermatitis in early life and may lead to asthma and allergic rhinitis later?

In the context of clinical manifestations of contact dermatitis, what is a vesicle?

A loss-of-function mutation in the gene for which protein is considered a key factor in the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis?

Dermatitis medicamentosa, a skin condition resulting from drug reactions, is classified as which type of hypersensitivity disorder?

What is the standard procedure for applying patches during an allergy patch test?

For a diagnosis of chronic urticaria to be made, for how long must the condition persist?

In addition to the face, hands, and feet, where else does angioedema typically occur?

A malar rash, which is an erythematous flat or raised rash across the bridge of the nose and cheeks, is assessed during which part of the physical examination for urticaria?

What is the primary pathophysiology of histamine-mediated angioedema?

How many foods have been reported to cause allergic reactions?

Which two food allergens are identified as causing the most severe reactions?

What is the process called when allergen-specific IgE, produced by plasma cells after initial exposure to a food allergen, binds to the surface of mast cells and basophils?

At least how many children in the United States have reported food allergies?

What is the primary management strategy for a patient diagnosed with a food allergy?

The natural protein used to create latex is derived from the sap of which tree?

Latex allergy is classified as which type of immediate hypersensitivity reaction?

Which of the following foods are reported to have cross-reactions with latex allergies?

What is the onset time for allergic contact dermatitis resulting from chemicals used in latex manufacturing?

In infants, what is responsible for 73 percent of anaphylactic cases?

In the general American population, what is the fatality rate of anaphylaxis?

What are the clinical manifestations of a mild anaphylactic reaction?

What is another term used for a severe anaphylactic reaction?

After an anaphylactic reaction, the enzyme tryptase can be elevated in the blood for how long?

What is the correct dilution of epinephrine for subcutaneous injection during an anaphylactic reaction?

After experiencing anaphylaxis and receiving epinephrine, for how long should a patient be monitored in an emergency room for rebound or delayed reactions?

According to the text, what is the key difference between irritant contact dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis related to latex?

What is the purpose of an eosinophil chemotactic factor of anaphylaxis?

Which of the following describes the mechanism of action for second-generation H1 receptor antagonists like Zyrtec (cetirizine)?

What is the primary purpose of a skin test in diagnosing an allergy?

In a Type II hypersensitivity reaction, which two immunoglobulins are primarily involved in facilitating cytotoxic-mediated responses?

What is the primary role of a T cell in the immune response?

During an assessment for urticaria, the nurse checks for lymphadenopathy. This involves assessing which system?

How long does a reaction of allergic contact dermatitis to latex chemicals generally take to resolve?

Which statement best describes the primary goal of immunotherapy for allergies?