When the patient demonstrates a rash 30 minutes after she has taken a dose of penicillin, the nurse recognizes that the patient is likely demonstrating which type of drug reaction?
A) Allergy
B) Anaphylaxis
C) Antagonistic
D) Idiosyncratic
Ans: A
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a. "Do you have any metal clips, plates, or pins in your body?" b. "Have you had anything to eat or drink in the last 6 hours?" c. "Do you have someone to drive you home after the procedure?" d. "Do you have any allergies to shrimp, scallops, or other seafood?"
A fracture is:
a. A broken bone b. A broken joint c. A broken hip d. A cast or traction
Which explanation best indicates why barbiturates are rarely used to treat anxiety and insomnia?
1. They have a greater associated cost. 2. They have a high risk of producing an allergic response. 3. They are seldom effective. 4. They produce many serious adverse effects.
Which of the following is at greatest risk for experiencing work-related injuries?
a. Women of childbearing age b. Young adult men with less than 6 months' job experience c. Older men with diminished sensory abilities d. Older women with chronic illnesses