Quiz

Name____________________

Date____________________

You may use the reference sites and the presentations to help to answer the questions below.

1. How is anaphylaxis different than other forms of allergies?
   
   
   
2. Describe what happens during an anaphylactic reaction as asked below.
   1. At the cellular level
      
      
      
   2. List six possiblesymptoms of a reaction
      
      
      
   3. Relate these six symptoms to the chemical events happening within the body
      
      
      
3. Is it possible to prevent an anaphylactic reaction. Why or why not?
   
   
   
4. What should you do for someone having an anaphylactic reaction? What do schools need to do to make sure they are prepared for students who may do so?
   
   
   
5. What are the most common type(s) of food to cause an anaphylactic reaction?
   
   
   
6. Is it safe for the patient to just avoid these types of foods and not take any other measures? If not, list other possible exposures that may put the person at danger.
   
   
   
7. Other than physically, how might a person living with this condition be affected?