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In the double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge:
  1.only the care provider knows whether a suspected food is being tested.
  2.the patient and the care provider know whether a suspected food is being tested.
  3.the patient knows whether a suspected food or placebo is being tested.
  4.neither the patient nor the care provider knows whether a suspected food or placebo is being tested.

Q. 2

The gold standard for diagnosing food allergies is called the:
  1.placebo-controlled food challenge.
  2.experimental food challenge.
  3.blind-placebo-controlled food challenge.
  4.double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge.

Q. 3

A disease characterized by inflammation of the small intestine lining resulting from a genetically based intolerance to gluten is called:
  1.gluten allergy.
  2.celiac disease.
  3.Crohns disease.
  4.irritable bowl syndrome.

Q. 4

All of the following are symptoms of anaphylactic shock EXCEPT:
  1.strong and fast pulse.
  2.paleness.
  3.flush discoloration of lips and fingertips.
  4.difficulty breathing.

Q. 5

A reduction in blood supply to the heart and other tissues due to the bodys reaction to a substance in food is called:
  1.lactose intolerance.
  2.food intolerance.
  3.histamine shock.
  4.anaphylactic shock.

Q. 6

All of the following describe actions that histamine produces EXCEPT:
  1.a rise in blood pressure.
  2.a drop in blood pressure.
  3.hives and itching.
  4.dilation of blood vessels.

Q. 7

A substance released in allergic reactions that causes itching and hives is called:
  1.antihistamine.
  2.histamine.
  3.beta blocker.
  4.allergen.

Q. 8

Another term used to describe a food allergy is:
  1.food concern.
  2.food hypersensitivity.
  3.food intolerance.
  4.food reaction.
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