What Type of Medication Can Be Given Prophylactically to Reduce

question 2

Multiple Choice

What type of medication can be given prophylactically to reduce the chance of serum sickness developing in clients who have received large doses of antivenom?

• A) An intravenous antibiotic.
• B) An oral corticosteroid.
• C) An oral antihistamine.
• D) A topical antifungal agent.

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Definitions:

Leukemia

A type of cancer that affects blood and bone marrow, characterized by the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells.

Sonogram

An imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body, often used for evaluating fetal development.

Ultrasonography

A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body.

Radiography

The process and techniques of creating images of the body or parts of the body through the use of X-rays.