A patient who had an anaphylactic reaction has been successfully treated with epinephrine. The nurse anticipates administering which other drugs?
1. Antibiotics
2. Antihistamines
3. Corticosteroids
4. Vasopressors
5. Vasodilators
2,3
Rationale 1: There is nothing in the question that indicates that an antibiotic is necessary.
Rationale 2: Antihistamines may be administered to prevent further release of histamine.
Rationale 3: Corticosteroids are often prescribed to dampen the delayed hypersensitivity reaction that may occur several hours after the initial event.
Rationale 4: There is no need for additional vasopressors.
Rationale 5: Vasodilators are not necessary and might have adverse consequences.
Global Rationale: Antihistamines may be administered to prevent further release of histamine. Corticosteroids are often prescribed to dampen the delayed hypersensitivity reaction that may occur several hours after the initial event. There is nothing in the question that indicates that an antibiotic is necessary. There is no need for additional vasopressors. Vasodilators are not necessary and might have adverse consequences.
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