Author Question: Which patient is at greater risk for having a severe allergic reaction from an infusion with ... (Read 83 times)

Marty · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which patient is at greater risk for having a severe allergic reaction from an infusion with denosumab (Prolia)?

a. The patient who is also being treated for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
b. The patient who has been taking Prolia every 6 months for 2 years.
c. The patient who is about to receive her first dose of prolia.
d. The patient who has an allergy to peanuts.

Question 2

A patient asks whether he can take an anti-inflammatory drug while he is also taking febuxostat (Uloric) daily for gout. What is your best response?

a. No, the two drugs are from the same class and more severe side effects are possible.
b. No, the two drugs are metabolized by the same enzymes and can interfere with each other's effectiveness.
c. Yes, you may take them both if you are careful to take one in the morning and one at night.
d. Yes, one reduces the inflammation resulting from gout and the other reduces the cause of gout.