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Jramos095 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When a patient's immune system causes abnormal reactions to a medication, the patient has a(n):

a. medication allergy.
b. anaphylactic reaction.
c. medication interaction.
d. idiosyncratic reaction.

Question 2

A patient has been hospitalized for 5 days after pancreatic surgery. The nurse is preparing the patient to ambulate for the first time. What is the best action for the nurse to perform to prevent the patient from suffering orthostatic hypotension?

a. Have him sit up in bed for a few minutes before standing.
b. Have him sit up with his legs dangling over the side of his bed for a few minutes before standing.
c. Place him in a high-Fowler's position for a few minutes before standing.
d. Place him in a low-Fowler's position for a few minutes before standing.

miss.ashley · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
When a patient's immune system causes abnormal reactions to a medication, the patient has a medication allergy. Some medications cause unpredictable effects, such as idiosyncratic reactions, in which a patient overreacts or underreacts to a medication or has a reaction different from what is expected. Sudden constriction of bronchiolar muscles, edema of the pharynx and larynx, and severe wheezing and shortness of breath all characterize severe or anaphylactic reactions. A medication interaction occurs when one medication modifies the action of another medication.

Answer to Question 2

B
When preparing a patient for ambulation, dangling is an important technique. You assist the pa-tient to a sitting position with the legs dangling off the side of the bed and have the patient rest for 1 to 2 minutes before standing. When the patient has been flat for extended periods, blood pressure drops when the patient stands. Dangling helps to prevent this. Sitting up in bed or plac-ing the patient in high- or low-Fowler's position does not allow for the changes in circulation to occur before ambulation.