Multiple choice

Anaphylaxis is a severe whole-body allergic reaction to a chemical that has become an allergen. Systemic anaphylaxis is not caused by which one of the following substances?

  1. Wasp venom

  2. ACE inhibitors

  3. Penicillin

  4. Nut ingestion

  5. Latex

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

An ACE inhibitor (or angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor) is a pharmaceutical drug used primarily for the treatment of hypertension. It can provoke angioedema but does not progress to anaphylaxis, though angioedema in the throat can be dangerous.