The nurse is providing care for a patient who has experienced a type I hypersensitivity reaction. What condition is an example of such a reaction?
A) Anaphylactic reaction after a bee sting
B) Skin reaction resulting from adhesive tape
C) Myasthenia gravis
D) Rheumatoid arthritis
Ans: A
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Anaphylactic (type I) hypersensitivity is an immediate reaction mediated by IgE antibodies and requires previous exposure to the specific antigen. Skin reactions are more commonly type IV and myasthenia gravis is thought to be a type II reaction. Rheumatoid arthritis is not a type I hypersensitivity reaction.
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