Ronia Is Prescribed Penicillin to Treat an Infection

question 11

Multiple Choice

Ronia is prescribed penicillin to treat an infection. She last took penicillin two years earlier for the first time and suffered no allergic reaction. However, with this round of penicillin treatment, she is experiencing hives, rash and wheezing. What happened?

• A) An initial "sensitizing dose" of penicillin lead to the production of IgM antibodies; causing future allergic reactions.
• B) An initial "predisposing dose" of penicillin lead to the production of IgM antibodies; causing future allergic reactions.
• C) An initial "sensitizing dose" of penicillin lead to the production of IgE antibodies; causing future allergic reactions.
• D) An initial "predisposing dose" of penicillin lead to the production of IgE antibodies; causing future allergic reactions.

---

Definitions:

Dorsal Anterior

Likely refers to areas in the brain's frontal cortex involved in cognitive functions, though the term might be inaccurate as it blends aspects of different regions.

Cingulate Cortex

A part of the brain situated in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex, involved in emotional regulation, cognitive processing, and autonomic functions.

Insults

Disparaging remarks or actions aimed at belittling or offending someone.

Displaced Aggression

Aggression directed to a target other than the source of one’s frustration.