chapter 30 - drug therapy to decrease histamine effects
A patient is being administered epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis. This patient is experiencing what type of hypersensitivity reaction?A)Type IB)Type IIC)Type IIID)Type IV
a
n elderly patient is given diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic response to mold. The nurse should consequently assess the patient forA)anticholinergic effects.B)dysrhythmias.C)increased muscle tone.D)respiratory depression
a
A patient is experiencing allergy symptoms after being exposed to environmental dust. This reaction involves the action of histamine, which is released by what cells?A)LymphocytesB)CD4 T cellsC)BasophilsD)Platelets
c
A patient is instructed to take diphenhydramine (Benadryl) after an allergic reaction. Which of the following statements by the patient indicates successful teaching concerning the safe and effective use of diphenhydramine?A)"I will still be able to have my after-dinner drink with this medication."B)"I will eat a diet low in sodium while taking this medication."C)"I should not drive my car after taking this medication."D)"I can take this medication every 2 hours until I feel better.
c
A patient is stung by a bee. What is the chemical mediator released in immune and inflammatory response to the bee sting?A)NorepinephrineB)Mast cellsC)EpinephrineD)Histamine
d
A second-generation H1receptor antagonist antihistamine formulated as a nasal spray for topical use isA)chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton).B)clemastine (Tavist).C)cyproheptadine (Periactin).D)azelastine (Astelin)
d