The client who has just undergone a PTCA has been ordered to receive an IV infusion of abciximab (ReoPro). Which clinical manifestation should alert the nurse to the possibility of an adverse reaction to this medication?
A. Urticaria
B. Joint pain
C. Pedal edema
D. Excessive thirst
A
The administration of GP IIa/IIIb inhibitors is common during the first few hours after PTCA. This medication is associated with hypersensitivity reactions because it is a monoclonal antibody derived from the murine immunoglobulin G1 . Hypersensitivity reactions can include angioedema, urticaria, and even anaphylaxis.
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