Author Question: Which of the following types of drug reactions describes an acute, life-threatening event that, if ... (Read 78 times)

kaid0807 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following types of drug reactions describes an acute, life-threatening event that, if it occurs, usually does so following use of a parenteral formulation?

a. Expected
b. Adverse
c. Allergic
d. Anaphylactoid

Question 2

Consider the following routes of drug administration and select the one that is most likely to elicit sensitization to a drug, with subsequent drug allergy.

a. Oral
b. Intramuscular
c. Topical
d. Subcutaneous

fwbard · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Anaphylactoid reactions are acute, life-threatening events mediated through IgE antibodies. An-aphylaxis can occur with all routes of administration but is seen most often following use of par-enteral formulations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Although allergies can occur with any route of administration, topical routes present the greatest risk for allergic reactions; the oral route is the least likely to result in sensitization.