A patient tells the nurse that he is allergic to penicillin. What would be the nurse's best response to this information?
a. "Are you allergic to any other drugs?"
b. "How often have you received penicillin?"
c. "I'll write your allergy on your chart so you won't receive any penicillin."
d. "Describe what happens to you when you take penicillin."
ANS: D
Note both the allergen (medication, food, or contact agent, such as fabric or environmental agent) and the reaction (rash, itching, runny nose, watery eyes, or difficulty breathing). With a drug, this symptom should not be a side effect but a true allergic reaction.
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