When the Skin Test Shows a Redness and Swelling a Few

question 21

Multiple Choice

When the skin test shows a redness and swelling a few days after injection,the nurse assesses this as a hypersensitivity reaction of type:

• A) I
• B) II
• C) III
• D) IV

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Definitions:

TSH

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, a pituitary hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

Thyroid Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the thyroid gland, important for regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism and energy level.

Poisonous Condition

A state of health impairment caused by the ingestion, inhalation, or absorption of toxic substances.