All of the Following Are Correct About Allergic Reactions to Drugs

question 70

Multiple Choice

All of the following are correct about allergic reactions to drugs except

• A)the drug acts as an antigen.
• B)the greatest number of antimicrobic allergies are to the penicillins.
• C)hives may be the result after the drug is taken.
• D)anaphylaxis can occur.
• E)allergic reactions generally will occur the first time a person takes the drug.

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