A patient has been using guaifenesin for a cough that accompanied ...

[mckennatimberlake]

A patient has been using guaifenesin for a cough that accompanied a common cold. The patient calls the nurse help line and states that she thinks she is having an adverse reaction to the medication.
 
  The nurse knows that which symptoms are adverse effects of this medication? (Select all that apply.) A) Nausea
  B) Rash
  C) Constipation
  D) Bleeding
  E) Headache

Question 2

What immunoglobulin (Ig) is present in small amounts and is thought to be related to allergic responses?
 
  A) IgM
  B) IgG
  C) IgE
  D) IgA

[sarahccccc]

Answer to Question 1

A, B, E
Feedback:
Adverse effects of guaifenesin are nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and rash. Constipation and bleeding are not adverse effects of guaifenesin.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Five different types of immunoglobulins have been identified: IgE is present in small amounts and seems to be related to allergic responses and to the activation of mast cells. The first immunoglobulin released is M (IgM). It contains the antibodies produced at the first exposure to the antigen. IgG, another form of immunoglobulin, contains antibodies made by the memory cells that circulate and enter the tissue; most immunoglobulin found in the serum is IgG. IgA is found in tears, saliva, sweat, mucus, and bile. It is secreted by plasma cells in the GI and respiratory tracts and in epithelial cells. These antibodies react with specific pathogens that are encountered in exposed areas of the body.

[mckennatimberlake]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[sarahccccc]

Great! Please up vote