Risk factors for a hypersensitivity reaction to medication include:
a. past history of allergic reaction to drugs.
b. no past history of exposure to the drugs.
c. clients currently receiving oral medications.
d. all of the above
ANS: A
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A Correct: Previous allergic reactions to medications places the client at higher risk for developing a hypersensitivity reaction to other medications.
B Incorrect: Allergic reactions do not occur unless the client has previously been exposed to the drug.
C Incorrect: Receiving medications via the parenteral route is a risk factor.
D Incorrect: b and c are incorrect.
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