Patients Should Remain in the Office for at Least 15

question 51

True/False

Patients should remain in the office for at least 15 minutes after the completion of skin testing for observation for adverse reactions to the procedure.

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Definitions:

Formed Element

A term referring to the cells and cell fragments suspended in blood plasma, including erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets.

Platelet

A small, disk-shaped cell fragment in the blood, essential for blood coagulation and wound healing.

Erythrocyte

A type of blood cell that is typically biconcave and without a nucleus, responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.

Agranulocytes

White blood cells characterized by the absence of granules in their cytoplasm, including lymphocytes and monocytes.