A Patient Comes in with a Complaint of Pruritus and Facial

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient comes in with a complaint of pruritus and facial swelling.He states that he has been using all of his usual medications and has also been using using an ester local anesthetic on a regular basis for the past 2 to 3 weeks for insect bites.What is the most likely cause of his symptoms?

• A) Hypersensitivity reaction to para-amino benzoic acid
• B) Severe drug-induced vasoconstriction
• C) Hypersensitivity reaction to epinephrine
• D) None of the above

Recognize the significance of brain waves in indicating sleep stages.

Understand the sequence and repeating pattern of sleep stages through the night.

Comprehend the effects of sleep deprivation, particularly on REM sleep.

Understand the various perspectives on why women in the U.S. have hospital births in certain positions.

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