The disease mechanism for angioedema is believed to be related to which of the following?
a. Drug overdose
b. Antigen interaction with IgE-coated mast cells
c. Lymphocyte immune reaction
d. Drug side effect
e. Circulating IgG combining with circulat-ing antigen
B
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A) Rapid transfer of the patient to the cot B) Feel for a radial or carotid pulse C) Open and look into the patient's mouth D) Obtain a heart rate and blood pressure
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