Which of the following procedures may lead to a false-negative result if conducted concurrently with use of a histamine1 (H1) antagonist?
a. Blood transfusion
b. Allergy skin test
c. Urinalysis
d. Chest x-ray
ANS: B
H1 antagonists can produce false-negative results in allergy skin testing, so they should be dis-continued 72-96 hours before the test
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