Allergy & Immunology Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 23:50 Page 36 of 41 Attempt #1403 Overall: 0 / 201 questions answered Question 176 / 201 Not answered In an outpatient specialty clinic: a 67-year-old man presents with recurrent swelling without urticaria. Relevant risk context includes family allergy history. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Drug hypersensitivity reaction B. Anaphylaxis C. Hereditary angioedema D. Primary antibody deficiency suspicion E. Chronic spontaneous urticaria Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: The pattern of recurrent swelling without urticaria with risk factors such as family allergy history is most consistent with Anaphylaxis. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Allergy & Immunology. Reference: ARIA Rhinitis Guidelines Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 177 / 201 Not answered During a primary-care follow-up visit: a 75-year-old man is evaluated for recurrent sinopulmonary infections in the context of asthma comorbidity. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Skin-prick testing when appropriate B. Pulmonary function testing C. Complement profile including C4 D. Immunoglobulin level assessment E. Detailed trigger-focused allergy history Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: C Explanation: Complement profile including C4 is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Allergy & Immunology. Reference: EAACI Position Papers; Allergy & Immunology topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 178 / 201 Not answered In an outpatient specialty clinic: a 53-year-old woman presents with wheeze with hypotension after allergen exposure. Relevant risk context includes atopy. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Hereditary angioedema B. Allergic rhinitis C. Drug hypersensitivity reaction D. Primary antibody deficiency suspicion E. Anaphylaxis Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: A Explanation: The pattern of wheeze with hypotension after allergen exposure with risk factors such as atopy is most consistent with Hereditary angioedema. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Allergy & Immunology. Reference: ARIA Rhinitis Guidelines Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 179 / 201 Not answered At a multidisciplinary case conference: a 60-year-old woman is evaluated for recurrent swelling without urticaria in the context of immune deficiency family history. Which is the most appropriate next investigation? A. Immunoglobulin level assessment B. Specific IgE testing in context C. Pulmonary function testing D. Complement profile including C4 E. Skin-prick testing when appropriate Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: E Explanation: Skin-prick testing when appropriate is the most appropriate next test because it directly clarifies the leading diagnosis and guides immediate management in Allergy & Immunology. Reference: GINA Asthma Strategy; Allergy & Immunology topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Question 180 / 201 Not answered During morning rounds: a 51-year-old man presents with transient pruritic wheals. Relevant risk context includes asthma comorbidity. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. Drug hypersensitivity reaction B. Allergic rhinitis C. Primary antibody deficiency suspicion D. Anaphylaxis E. Hereditary angioedema Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: The pattern of transient pruritic wheals with risk factors such as asthma comorbidity is most consistent with Allergic rhinitis. This answer best matches the expected diagnostic framework for Allergy & Immunology. Reference: GINA Asthma Strategy; Allergy & Immunology topic-specific current guideline update Comments & Discussion No comments yet. Be the first to comment! Your Name * Your Comment * (Max 200 chars) 200 characters remaining Post Comment Comments remaining this hour: 10/10 Cancel « ← Previous Page 36 of 41 Next → »