Allergic Reactions and Emergency Response Quiz

Test your knowledge of allergology with questions on symptoms, triggers, emergency steps, medications, and more.

#1

What is the most common symptom of an allergic reaction?

Headache
Sneezing
Nausea
Rash
#2

Which of the following is NOT a potential trigger for an allergic reaction?

Pollen
Metal
Water
Dust mites
#3

Which of the following is a potential symptom of an allergic reaction involving the respiratory system?

Skin itching
Shortness of breath
Stomach pain
Increased urination
#4

Which of the following is NOT a common trigger for seasonal allergies?

Grass pollen
Tree pollen
Mold spores
Dust mites
#5

Which of the following is NOT a potential symptom of an allergic reaction?

Coughing
Sore throat
Fever
Increased heart rate
#6

Which of the following is a common symptom of an allergic reaction involving the digestive system?

Chest pain
Vomiting
Nosebleed
Joint pain
#7

What is the first step to take when someone is experiencing a severe allergic reaction?

Offer them water to drink
Call emergency services
Ignore the reaction and wait for it to pass
Administer antihistamines
#8

What medication is commonly used to treat severe allergic reactions?

Aspirin
Epinephrine
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
#9

What is the term for a severe allergic reaction that involves multiple organ systems?

Anaphylaxis
Hypersensitivity
Allergic rhinitis
Eczema
#10

Which of the following is NOT a common location for the administration of epinephrine during an allergic emergency?

Thigh
Arm
Buttock
Neck
#11

What is the term for a condition in which the immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless substance as a threat?

Autoimmune disease
Allergy
Infection
Cancer
#12

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a food allergy?

Nausea
Fever
Swelling
Diarrhea
#13

Which of the following is a symptom of anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction?

Watery eyes
Hives
Dizziness
All of the above
#14

What is the term for a delayed allergic reaction that typically occurs hours to days after exposure to an allergen?

Anaphylaxis
Delayed hypersensitivity
Contact dermatitis
Allergic rhinitis
#15

What is the term for a device used to inject a measured dose of epinephrine in cases of severe allergic reactions?

EpiPen
Allerject
EpiPump
Anaphylaxis Injector
#16

What is the term for a mild allergic reaction that typically involves localized symptoms such as itching or hives?

Anaphylaxis
Hypersensitivity
Allergic rhinitis
Urticaria
#17

What is the term for a type of allergic reaction that occurs when the immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance?

Hypersensitivity
Autoimmunity
Infection
Cancer
#18

What is the term for a severe allergic reaction that can cause difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness?

Anaphylaxis
Allergic rhinitis
Urticaria
Eczema

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