Risk factors for a hypersensitivity reaction to medication ...

[PhilipSeeMore]

Risk factors for a hypersensitivity reaction to medication include:
 
  a. past history of allergic reaction to drugs.
  b. no past history of exposure to the drugs.
  c. clients currently receiving oral medications.
  d. all of the above

Question 2

Assessing a client for anaphylaxis involves observing for:
 
  a. dyspnea. c. nausea.
  b. pruritus. d. all of the above

[ebonylittles]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Previous allergic reactions to medications places the client at higher risk for developing a hypersensitivity reaction to other medications.
B Incorrect: Allergic reactions do not occur unless the client has previously been exposed to the drug.
C Incorrect: Receiving medications via the parenteral route is a risk factor.
D Incorrect: b and c are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: Although true, this is not the best answer.
B Incorrect: Although true, this is not the best answer.
C Incorrect: Although true, this is not the best answer.
D Correct: Assessing for anaphylaxis involves observing the client for all of the responses.

[PhilipSeeMore]

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[debra928]

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