Allergy Specialist Board Exam Started: Jul 12, 2026 21:04 Page 11 of 11 Attempt #974 Overall: 0 / 53 questions answered Question 51 / 53 Not answered A patient with penicillin allergy has severe infection requiring antibiotics. Most appropriate approach: A. Use penicillins despite allergy B. Skin testing or desensitization C. Use alternative like fluoroquinolone or macrolide D. Untreated infection E. Observe for reactions Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Skin testing and graded challenge can be performed for penicillin allergy when truly needed for treatment. Reference: American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 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 52 / 53 Not answered A 25-year-old with acute widespread urticaria and angioedema. Most appropriate immediate therapy: A. Observation only B. Antihistamines and corticosteroids C. Epinephrine IM D. Antibiotics E. Cooling measures only Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Antihistamines and systemic corticosteroids provide effective treatment for acute urticaria and angioedema. Reference: American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology 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 53 / 53 Not answered A 5-year-old with intense pruritus and eczematous rash. Most appropriate initial therapy: A. Oral antibiotics B. Emollients and topical corticosteroids C. Antihistamines only D. Systemic corticosteroids E. Avoid all moisture Show Answer & Explanation Correct Answer: B Explanation: Proper skin hydration with emollients and topical corticosteroids are first-line for atopic dermatitis. Reference: American Academy of Dermatology 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 11 of 11 Submit Exam