Which Statement Would Be Included by the Nurse in a Discussion

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement would be included by the nurse in a discussion with a client about allergic reaction to an antibacterial?

• A) It will only occur after the first dose of medication
• B) Any adverse effect of an antibacterial is considered an allergic reaction
• C) Administration should stop immediately at the first sign of an allergic reaction
• D) Allergic reactions always manifest as urticaria or pruritus

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Definitions:

Triglyceride

Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood, coming from either dietary fats or produced in the body, used as a source of energy or stored as fat.

Polysaccharide

A complex carbohydrate composed of long chains of monosaccharide units bonded together, serving as energy storage or as structural components.

Starch

Starch is a carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds, commonly found in foods and used as an energy source by plants and animals.

Carbohydrate

Organic compounds, including sugars, starches, and cellulose, made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a major source of energy for living organisms.