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KimWrice

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The nurse observes that after administration of a drug the patient has developed itching and a skin rash. The nurse interprets these findings as which of the following?
 
  A) Toxicity
  B) Allergic reaction
  C) Angioedema
  D) Crystalluria

Question 2

A patient arrives at the health care clinic and informs the nurse that he has consumed several aspirin tablets for a severe headache over the past 24 hours. The nurse would be alert for which of the following as a harmful effect?
 
  A) Gastrointestinal bleeding
  B) Breathing difficulties
  C) Visual disturbances
  D) Loss of balance


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
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Allergic reactions are manifested by a variety of signs and symptoms including itching, skin rashes, and hives. Swollen eyelids, lips, and mouth are some of the symptoms of angioedema, an allergic drug reaction that may block the airway, causing asphyxia. Toxicity or toxic reactions are caused when blood concentration levels exceed the therapeutic level of drugs. Reduced blood pressure is called hypotension. Crystals in the urine are symptoms of crystalluria.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Aspirin is potentially harmful and can cause gastrointestinal bleeding and salicylism. Breathing difficulties, visual disturbances, and loss of balance could be due to an illness or the effects of some other drug.


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