A client taking an antibiotic reports that he has an extremely itchy rash all over his chest. The nurse suspects that the type of reaction occurring in the client is which of the following?
a. Allergic hypersensitivity
b. Direct toxicity
c. Indirect toxicity
d. Anaphylaxis
a. Allergic hypersensitivity
FEEDBACK:
a. Allergic hypersensitivity is the correct choice as this client is presenting with a mild reaction.
b. Direct toxicity is damage that occurs as a direct result of the drug. Examples include direct hearing gloss (ototoxicity), renal failure, or liver failure. .
c. Indirect toxicity results from a new infection, which kills off normal flora found in the body. .
d. Anaphylaxis is a sudden severe allergic reaction that if untreated, will lead to shock and death. .
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