A client presents with anaphylaxis. What treatment options are likely to be administered to this client?

Question

(Select all that apply.)

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. Oxygen
2. Albuterol (Ventolin)
3. Aspirin (ASA)
4. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
5. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4

Rationale 1: A number of other drugs are useful in treating symptoms of anaphylaxis. Oxygen is usually administered immediately. Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be administered IM or IV to prevent additional release of histamine. A bronchodilator such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil) is sometimes administered by inhalation to relieve the acute shortness of breath caused by histamine release. Corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone may be administered to dampen the inflammatory response. Corticosteroids may be administered for 24 hours or longer to prevent the possibility of delayed anaphylactic reactions.
Rationale 2: A number of other drugs are useful in treating symptoms of anaphylaxis. Oxygen is usually administered immediately. Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be administered IM or IV to prevent additional release of histamine. A bronchodilator such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil) is sometimes administered by inhalation to relieve the acute shortness of breath caused by histamine release. Corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone may be administered to dampen the inflammatory response. Corticosteroids may be administered for 24 hours or longer to prevent the possibility of delayed anaphylactic reactions.
Rationale 3: Aspirin (ASA) is incorrect because it is not given to treat anaphylaxis.
Rationale 4: A number of other drugs are useful in treating symptoms of anaphylaxis. Oxygen is usually administered immediately. Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be administered IM or IV to prevent additional release of histamine. A bronchodilator such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil) is sometimes administered by inhalation to relieve the acute shortness of breath caused by histamine release. Corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone may be administered to dampen the inflammatory response. Corticosteroids may be administered for 24 hours or longer to prevent the possibility of delayed anaphylactic reactions.
Rationale 5: Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is incorrect because it is not given to treat anaphylaxis.

Global Rationale: A number of other drugs are useful in treating symptoms of anaphylaxis. Oxygen is usually administered immediately. Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may be administered IM or IV to prevent additional release of histamine. A bronchodilator such as albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil) is sometimes administered by inhalation to relieve the acute shortness of breath caused by histamine release. Corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone may be administered to dampen the inflammatory response. Corticosteroids may be administered for 24 hours or longer to prevent the possibility of delayed anaphylactic reactions. Aspirin (ASA) and acetaminophen (Tylenol) are incorrect because they not given to treat anaphylaxis.