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melly21297

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Which is the most life-threatening type of medication reaction?
 
  a. Paradoxical reaction
  b. Hypersensitivity reaction
  c. Adverse reaction
  d. Anaphylactic reaction

Question 2

A nurse has administered the wrong medication to a patient. Which is the highest-priority nursing action at this time?
 
  a. Document the occurrence in the patient record.
  b. Notify the immediate supervisor of the error.
  c. Complete an incident report and submit it to the nurse manager.
  d. Evaluate the patient's condition and notify the physician.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Occasionally, an allergic reaction is so severe that the patient has trouble breathing and his or her heart may stop. This life-threatening response is called an anaphylactic reaction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
When it is discovered that an error has been made, the nurse should immediately check the patient. The physician should be notified promptly, and any orders the physician gives must be followed. The nurse manager or charge nurse also needs to be notified at once.




melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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