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A client, receiving a dose of penicillin for an infection, begins to complain of difficulty breathing and has a respiratory rate of 38. This client is experiencing what type of reaction?
 
  1. Type 1
  2. Type 2
  3. Type 3
  4. Type 4

Question 2

When instructing a client on the three steps of a proctosigmoidoscopy, which of the following would not be included?
 
  1. Placement of a nasogastric (NG) tube for gastric deflation
  2. Digital examination to dilate the anal sphincters to detect obstruction
  3. Sigmoidoscope to examine the distal sigmoid colon and rectum
  4. Proctoscope to examine the lower rectum and anal canal



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Answer to Question 1

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An anaphylactic reaction is a type 1 reaction. Type 2 reactions are cytotoxic and are seen with blood transfusions. Type 3 reactions are immune related and are associated with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus. Type 4 reactions are seen with transplant rejections.

Answer to Question 2

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This is a diagnostic test that takes three steps: first, a digital examination; second, a sigmoidoscope; and third, a proctoscope. An NG tube is not needed for this examination.





 

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