
Concept explainers
(1)
To determine:
The type of hypersensitivity reaction that Steven is manifesting.
Case summary:
An eight year old boy, Steven, was stung by a bee. His arm is getting more red, tender, and itchy. His father have him acetaminophen a day before his check up, which gave him relief. There is no history of medical problems or allergies of the body. There is a huge area on his left upper arm that is red and puffy. The area does not appear to be infected and there is no drainage or streaking. Lungs and the body temperature are normal.
(2)
To determine:
Besides acetaminophen, other over-the-counter medications that might relieve the boy’s itching.
Case summary:
An eight year old boy, Steven, was stung by a bee. His arm is getting more red, tender, and itchy. His father have him acetaminophen a day before his check up, which gave him relief. There is no history of medical problems or allergies of the body. There is a huge area on his left upper arm that is red and puffy. The area does not appear to be infected and there is no drainage or streaking. Lungs and the body temperature are normal.
(3)
To determine:
The mechanism that is causing the signs and symptoms that are shown by the boy.
Case summary:
An eight year old boy, Steven, was stung by a bee. His arm is getting more red, tender, and itchy. His father have him acetaminophen a day before his check up, which gave him relief. There is no history of medical problems or allergies of the body. There is a huge area on his left upper arm that is red and puffy. The area does not appear to be infected and there is no drainage or streaking. Lungs and the body temperature are normal.
(4)
To determine:
The future health risk that the son’s father should be aware of as the area is not infected.
Case summary:
An eight year old boy, Steven, was stung by a bee. His arm is getting more red, tender, and itchy. His father have him acetaminophen a day before his check up, which gave him relief. There is no history of medical problems or allergies of the body. There is a huge area on his left upper arm that is red and puffy. The area does not appear to be infected and there is no drainage or streaking. Lungs and the body temperature are normal.
(5)
To determine:
The possible ways by which the future risk from a bee sting be determined.
Case summary:
An eight year old boy, Steven, was stung by a bee. His arm is getting more red, tender, and itchy. His father have him acetaminophen a day before his check up, which gave him relief. There is no history of medical problems or allergies of the body. There is a huge area on his left upper arm that is red and puffy. The area does not appear to be infected and there is no drainage or streaking. Lungs and the body temperature are normal.
(6)
To determine:
How severe allergic reaction can be recognized.
Case summary:
An eight year old boy, Steven, was stung by a bee. His arm is getting more red, tender, and itchy. His father have him acetaminophen a day before his check up, which gave him relief. There is no history of medical problems or allergies of the body. There is a huge area on his left upper arm that is red and puffy. The area does not appear to be infected and there is no drainage or streaking. Lungs and the body temperature are normal.
(7)
To determine:
The precautions that the family can take to protect the boy from future reactions.
Case summary:
An eight year old boy, Steven, was stung by a bee. His arm is getting more red, tender, and itchy. His father have him acetaminophen a day before his check up, which gave him relief. There is no history of medical problems or allergies of the body. There is a huge area on his left upper arm that is red and puffy. The area does not appear to be infected and there is no drainage or streaking. Lungs and the body temperature are normal.

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