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The initial exposure of an individual to an antigen is referred to as what?
 
  A) Allergy
  B) Sensitization
  C) Hypersensitivity
  D) Active immunity

Question 2

A patient has just taken her first dose of Zocor for her high cholesterol. Within minutes, she begins to develop hives, shortness of breath, and low blood pressure. In this case, the EMT would recognize a/an:
 
  A) sensitized immune response.
  B) anaphylaxis.
  C) hypersensitivity reaction.
  D) anaphylactoid reaction.
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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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