As used in KRS 158.830 to 158.838: (1) "Anaphylaxis" means an allergic reaction resulting from sensitization following prior contact with an antigen which can be a life -threatening emergency. Anaphylaxis may be triggered by, among other agents, foods, drug s, injections, insect stings, and physical activity; (2) "Bronchodilator rescue inhaler" means medication used to relieve asthma symptoms or respiratory distress along with devices and device components needed to appropriately administer the medication, in cluding but not limited to disposable spacers; (3) "Medications" means all medicines individually prescribed by a health care practitioner for the student that pertain to his or her asthma or are used to treat anaphylaxis, including but not limited to inje ctable epinephrine devices or bronchodilator rescue inhalers; (4) "Health care practitioner" means a physician or other health care provider who has prescriptive authority; (5) "Self-administration" means the student's use of his or her prescribed asthma o r anaphylaxis medications, pursuant to prescription or written direction from the health care practitioner; and (6) "Seizure action plan" means a written, individualized health plan designed to acknowledge and prepare for the health care needs of a student diagnosed with a seizure disorder that is prepared by the student's treating physician.
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