A Nurse Suspects a Client Has Had an Allergic Reaction

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nurse suspects a client has had an allergic reaction to a recently prescribed antibiotic. The nurse is responsible for providing emergency treatment and for reporting this suspected reaction to which persons?

• A) FDA
• B) The prescriber
• C) Hospital pharmacist
• D) Medicare
• E) Hospital risk management

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning.

CS Preexposure Effect

The phenomenon where prior exposure to a conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus can inhibit the formation of a conditioned response when both are later paired.

Aversion

A strong dislike or disinclination toward something often because of anticipated negative consequences or outcomes.

Shock

A sudden and often distressing stimulus or event, which can be used in experiments as a form of aversive conditioning.