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If a person is having an anaphylactic reaction what should you do? a. Use EpiPen Call 911-give 2nd dose-go to hospital b. Use EpiPen -Drive to the hospital c. take antihistamine, call 911-use EpiPen-go to hospital

A

Which product “precautionary statement" would pose the biggest risk for someone allergic to peanuts? a. “May contain peanuts” b. “Made in the same facility as products containing peanuts c. Both are equally dangerous.

C

If your friend is suffering an allergic reaction and refuses treatment you should: a. Double check on them b. Let them go and wish them luck. c. Do not let them go alone.

C Make sure they are OK and have the medicine they need

Anaphylaxis is caused by what system in the body? a. The immune system b. The respiratory system c. The digestive system

A

What is the name of barcelet wore by people to let other know of a medical condition?a. A MedicAlert® bracelet b. A Hospital bracelet c. The Ana-‐Brace 911©

A

Celiac Disease is: a. An allergy to wheat b. An intolerance to wheat c. A fear of wheat

B

What product would be safe for someone with a milk allergy to eat? a. Yogurt b. Eggs c. Cheese

B

In what part of the body should the auto-‐injector be injected? a. Chest b. Shoulder c. Thigh

C

2. What’s the best place for an allergic person to keep their auto-‐injector (e.g. EpiPen®)? a. With them at all times b. In their locker c. In a car

A

How many Americans are estimated to have at least one food allergy? a. 2.5 million b. 8.2 million c. 18 million

A

People with food allergies are at risk of having a reaction from kissing someone who has recently eaten a food to which they are allergic. True or False

True You will need to tell your close friends about your food allergies.

If someone has allergies, there is a good chance they have asthma too. True or False

True. Asthma and are allergies are closely related

There is a cure for food allergies, but it's very expansive and only available for the rich. True or False

False There is not cure for food allergies. Scientists are currently working on cures.

It is possible to develop allergies at any point in life, but impossible to grow out of them. True or False

False. Individuals and develop or outgrow allergies any time during their life time.

Besides food, other causes of anaphylaxis can include medicines, insect stings, lates as well as exercise. True or False

True Penicillin, bee and wasp sting and latex can cause anaphylaxis. Exercise induce anaphylaxis is rare after eating specific trigger foods.

The "only" symptoms of an allergic reaction are breathing difficulties, and hives. True or False

False Other symptoms may include: hives, swelling, wheezing, trouble breathing, nausea, vomiting, dizzy/light headed, and more.

Hand sanitizer is more effective at getting rid of peanut protein from hands than soap and water. True or False

False Research has proven that soap and water is more effective.

EpiPens are not reusable and expire within approximately in one year. True or False

True. They are one time use and expire in one year.

Anaphylaxis should be treated with an antihistamine pill (e.g. Benadryl) True or False

False. EpiPens should be used at the first signs of an allergic reaction. antihistamines do not help with serious symptoms.

If you are allergic to sesame seeds you are allergic to sunflower seeds. True or False

False They contain different proteins so they will cause different allergic reactions.

Urine testing can tell you if you are allergic to something. True or False

False Allergy tests include: blood tests, skin prick tests and sometimes a "food challenge"

Lactose intolerance is the same as a dairy allergy? True or False

False. While lactose intolerance may be uncomfortable, milk allergies can lead to a serious reaction and can be fatal it not treated properlhy.

A doctor that can typically diagnose a food allergy is called an allergist. True or False

True They perform test to determine whether you have allergies or not.

Tree nuts include walnuts and almonds. True or False

True. Tree nuts are a different allergen than peanuts. They include walnuts, almonds, hazenuts, pistachios, pecans and cashews.

A peanut is a tree nut. True or False

False, It is a legume, a member of the pea and lentil family.

Anaphylaxis means a "potentially life-threatening allergic reaction." True or False

True