An adolescent is experiencing anaphylactic shock after being stung by a swarm of bees. Which medications should the nurse anticipate being provided to this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. diuretics
2. antibiotics
3. epinephrine
4. beta2-agonist
5. antihistamine
Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
Epinephrine, antihistamines, and inhaled beta2-agonists are used to treat anaphylactic shock. Diuretics are used to increase urine output after fluid replacement has been initiated. Antibiotics are used to suppress organisms in septic shock.
You might also like to view...
The population health nurse is working with a client who is recovering from a debilitating stroke. The nurse is encouraging the client to continue to feed himself and to continue taking care of his toileting needs
What is the most important reason that the nurse is encouraging the client? 1. Because it was a physician's order. 2. To promote a positive self-image. 3. To prevent joint involvement. 4. To prevent depression.
A female patient complains about increasing premenstrual symptoms over the past few years and thinks "something must be wrong." The nurse realizes that this patient is experiencing which health condition?
1. early menopausal symptoms 2. premenstrual dysphoric disorder 3. interpersonal relationship difficulties 4. normal pattern of premenstrual syndrome
When a researcher concludes that study findings are applicable to the total population, this is an example of
a. generalization. b. inference. c. probability. d. significance.
If a mild anemia is detected but is not recognized as the genetic disorder ?+-thalassemia minor, and it is attempted to be corrected nutritionally with increased iron consumption, as in this case, what serious side effects will result?