A client is scheduled for a skin-prick test to diagnose the cause ...

[segrsyd]

A client is scheduled for a skin-prick test to diagnose the cause for his allergic reactions. Prior to this test, which of the following medications should the client be instructed to avoid? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Corticosteroids
  2. Antihistamines
  3. Benzodiazepines
  4. Theophylline
  5. Antidepressants
  6. Aspirin

Question 2

A client is experiencing excessive belching. Which of the following can the nurse instruct this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Eat slowly.
  2. Do not drink with a straw.
  3. Avoid carbonated beverages.
  4. Do not smoke.
  5. Do not chew gum.
  6. Avoid eating onions.

[raili21]

Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 4, 5
Use of certain medications can interfere with the validity of a skin-prick response. These medications include antihistamines, benzodiazepines, theophylline, and antidepressants. Corticosteroids and aspirin have no effect on the skin-prick test.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Excessive belching can be resolved by instructing the client to eat slowly, do not drink with a straw, avoid carbonated beverages, do not smoke, and do not chew gum. Not eating onions might help with flatus.

[segrsyd]

Wow, this really help

[bbburns21]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it