Immunology MCQ 002

A 5-year-old white male is brought to your office for treatment 24 hours after being stung on the right hand by a bee. He has marked swelling of the right hand and forearm, redness, itching, and mild pain at the sting site. His mother says that the swelling began about 2 hours after the sting and is continuing to worsen. She is quite concerned and requests a referral to an allergist to have the child evaluated.Which one of the following would be appropriate advice?

A) This type of reaction is not likely to occur with subsequent insect stings.

B) The child is at risk for anaphylaxis from subsequent insect stings, and immunotherapy may be appropriate.

C) The child’s parents should carry an anaphylaxis emergency treatment kit with them at all times to treat future reactions.

D) The child is unlikely to have anaphylaxis with subsequent stings, and he should be treated with antihistamines only now.

E) The child is unlikely to have anaphylaxis with subsequent stings, and he should be treated with antihistamines and antibiotics now.

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