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faduma

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Because of the likelihood of cross-sensitivity reaction, cephalosporins should be administered with extreme caution to clients with a history of allergic reaction to:
 
  a. aminoglycosides. c. penicillins.
  b. macrolides. d. tetracyclines.

Question 2

People who are allergic to penicillins should be given cephalosporins to avoid allergic responses.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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bassamabas

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: There is no cross-hypersensitivity between penicillins and aminoglycosides.
B Incorrect: There is no cross-hypersensitivity between penicillins and macrolides.
C Correct: Because cephalosporins were developed as offshoots of penicillins, there may be cross-sensitivities between penicillins and cephalosporins.
D Incorrect: There is no cross-hypersensitivity between penicillins and tetracyclines.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F

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Correct Clients who are allergic to penicillins also may have allergic reactions to cephalosporins.
Incorrect


faduma

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

mcarey591

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:D TYSM

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