The nurse who is teaching the caregivers of children who are going to be skin tested for allergies will teach them to avoid giving the child which of the following medications for several days to weeks before the test?
a. Tylenol and like products c. antacid medications
b. antihistamines d. vitamin supplements
B
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A Incorrect. Teaching the caregivers of children who are going to be skin tested for allergies will not teach them to avoid giving the child Tylenol and like products.
B Correct. Teaching the caregivers of children who are going to be skin tested for allergies will teach them to avoid giving the child antihistamines for several days to weeks before the testing is conducted.
C Incorrect. Teaching the caregivers of children who are going to be skin tested for allergies will not teach them to avoid giving the child antacid medications.
D Incorrect. Teaching the caregivers of children who are going to be skin tested for allergies will not teach them to avoid giving the child vitamin supplements.
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