A Patient Has Been Brought to the Emergency Department (ED)

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient has been brought to the emergency department (ED) with a Stevens-Johnson rash. What might the nurse consider as a possible cause?

• A) Target reaction to a drug
• B) Allergic reaction to a drug
• C) Paradoxical reaction to a drug
• D) Idiosyncratic reaction to a drug

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Definitions:

Child Ego State

Part of transactional analysis theory, referring to a set of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings replayed from one's own childhood.

Life Position

A concept in transactional analysis that refers to an individual's core beliefs about self and others, often summarized as "I'm OK; You're OK" as a healthy life position.

Transactional Analysis

A psychotherapeutic approach that analyses social transactions and interactions to understand and improve communication patterns and relationships.

Games

Structured forms of play or competitive activities, often governed by rules and undertaken for enjoyment, skill development, or educational purposes.