A patient is scheduled to receive one unit of packed red blood cells. The patient states that she has had an allergic reaction to a transfusion in the past
What class of medication will assist in preventing a reaction to the packed red blood cell transfusion? A) Antipyretics
B) Antimicrobials
C) Antianginals
D) Antihistamines
D
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Premedication with an antihistamine may be used to prevent allergic reactions with the administration of a transfusion of packed red blood cells. The administration of antimicrobial or antianginal is not recommended for a transfusion reaction.
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