PCM2 - Angioedema
Understanding Angioedema
Test your knowledge about angioedema with our comprehensive quiz! Angioedema is a condition characterized by swelling beneath the skin, often affecting sensitive areas like the eyes, lips, and throat. Understanding its causes, symptoms, and treatment options is crucial for timely intervention.
This quiz covers:
- Definition and characteristics of angioedema
- Common areas affected
- Signs of life-threatening complications
- Management and treatment options
Angioedema is...
Due to vascular leakage
Swelling - usually seen on the eyes, lips, and tongue
Can be hereditary or acquired
All of the above
Angioedema can also be found on these areas except for:
Hands
Feet
Scrotum
Shoes
Pharyngeal swelling can accompany angioedema and it can be life threatening. Which one of these is a sign of pharyngeal swelling?
The patient has no trouble breathing.
The patient just blew up three balloons for you because it's your birthday.
The patient is having voice changes.
The patient has no throat tightness.
Do you think we need to do any investigations to dx the patient?
Yes, it is hard to determine if a patient has angioedema without lab work.
No, this seems more like a clinical dx.
What can we do for the patient once we've treated them? (Select the 2 BEST answers)
Give them a lollipop.
Rx an epipen.
Send them to an allergist to get tested.
Book a f/u for them in your office so you can test them yourself.
Which statement is incorrect regarding the tx of angioedema?
Benadryl contains diphenhydramine.
For an acute attack, the patient could use an epipen.
Only second generation anti-histamines can be used in the management of angioedema.
For hereditary angioedema, Danazol (a is a common drug used.
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