Asked by marlen alcantara on Mar 10, 2024
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The nurse notes that the patient is scratching and has hives 2 hours after receiving a dose of antibiotic medication.The patient soon starts having difficulty breathing and his blood pressure drops.What is the correct analysis of the patient's condition?
A) The patient is having a mild reaction that can be treated easily with an antihistamine.
B) The patient is experiencing a moderate allergic reaction and should improve shortly.
C) These symptoms are probably due to food poisoning because very few patients have true allergic responses.
D) The patient is having an anaphylactic reaction and emergency interventions should be started.
Anaphylactic Reaction
A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention.
Blood Pressure
The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical indicator of cardiovascular health.
Antibiotic Medication
Drugs specifically designed to treat bacterial infections by either killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth.
- Identify the differences between hypersensitivity reactions and side effects in patients.
- Understand the basic principles of medication administration safety, including allergy identification and emergency response.
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Jeffery McFarlandMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Patients may have very mild allergic reactions to medications and experience a rash or itching.Other patients may have a life-threatening allergic reaction called anaphylaxis-the airways close up,the throat swells closed,and the blood pressure drops dangerously low.The patient's symptoms are indicative of anaphylaxis-a severe,life-threatening allergic reaction.The patient may go into shock and die unless emergency interventions are initiated.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the differences between hypersensitivity reactions and side effects in patients.
- Understand the basic principles of medication administration safety, including allergy identification and emergency response.