The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a filarial infestation
After administration of diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan), the patient complains of a minor headache, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. The nurse understands that the patient is displaying _________ and that the nurse should ______________________.
a. an allergic reaction; administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
b. toxicity; administer aspirin to alleviate body aches
c. a flulike syndrome; administer acetaminophen (Tylenol)
d. adverse effects; pretreat the patient with glucocorticoids before the next dose
ANS: D
The patient is displaying adverse effects associated with diethylcarbamazine and should be pretreated with glucocorticoids before the next dose.
The signs and symptoms do not suggest an allergic reaction or toxicity.
A flulike syndrome is a vague response, and the nurse would not administer aspirin for nausea and vomiting.
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