JB Developed an Opportunistic Infection That Is to Be Managed

question 29

Multiple Choice

J.B. developed an opportunistic infection that is to be managed with an antibiotic. J.B. has received this antibiotic once previously with no adverse reactions. Which of the following statements should guide administration of the drug this time?

• A) No chance of anaphylaxis since no reaction the first time the antibiotic was given.
• B) Anaphylaxis is antibody mediated and may occur on second exposure.
• C) Anaphylaxis is T-cell mediated and slow to develop.
• D) Antibiotics are rarely associated with anaphylactic reactions.

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