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crazycityslicker

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A patient who has been prescribed cephalexin (Keflex) reports having a severe allergic reaction to penicillin in the past. What is your best first response or action?
 
  a. Reassure the patient that Keflex is not penicillin.
  b. Place an allergy alert band on the patient's wrist.
  c. Notify the prescriber immediately before the first Keflex dose.
  d. Highlight this important information in the patient's medical record.

Question 2

A patient is having an anaphylactic reaction to an intravenous (IV) antibacterial drug. Which action should you perform first?
 
  a. Discontinue the IV therapy immediately and place the patient in shock position.
  b. Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
  c. Discontinue the IV therapy and restart it at a different site.
  d. Discontinue the drug and maintain the IV access.


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Kjones0604

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

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


crazycityslicker

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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