Hypersensitvity

Question 1

Define Hypersensitivity

Answer 1

Immune response that causes collateral damage to self

Question 2

What blood test could you do for investigation allergic reactions?

Answer 2

Specific IgE RAST

Question 3

What is the adrenaline dosage for (a) adults and (b) children in anaphylaxis?

Answer 3

300ug adults

150ug children

Question 4

What is this?

Answer 4

Type IV hypersensitivity reaction too nickle belt buckle

T cell mediated

Question 5

What investigations would you consider in some one with allergies?

Answer 5

Specific IgE - RAST

Skin prick testing

Challenge testing

Serum mast typtase level during anahylaxis

Question 6

What pharmaceuticals can be useful in allergies?

Answer 6

Anti-histamines:- perevent effects of mast cell activation

Corticosteroids:- Anti-inflamatory

Adrenaline autoinjector:- Anaphylaxis

Question 7

What investigation is particulary useful for type IV hypersensitvity reactions?

Answer 7

Patch testing