This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: When the client demonstrates a rash 30 minutes after taking a dose of penicillin, the nurse ... (Read 30 times)

audragclark

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
When the client demonstrates a rash 30 minutes after taking a dose of penicillin, the nurse recognizes that the client is likely demonstrating which type of drug reaction?
 
  A) Allergy
  B) Anaphylaxis
  C) Antagonistic
  D) Idiosyncratic

Question 2

A severe allergic reaction from a medication requires:
 
  A) Asprin
  B) Atarax
  C) Dopamine
  D) Epinephrine



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

1_Step_At_ATime

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Allergic reactions result from an immunologic response to a substance to which the client is sensitized.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
A severe allergic reaction, called an anaphylactic reaction, requires immediate medical intervention because it can be fatal. Treatment includes discontinuing the medication and administering epinephrine, IV fluids, and antihistamines.




audragclark

  • Member
  • Posts: 579
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


smrtceo

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

Vampire bats have a natural anticoagulant in their saliva that permits continuous bleeding after they painlessly open a wound with their incisors. This capillary blood does not cause any significant blood loss to their victims.

Did you know?

Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.

Did you know?

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library