Delayed Serum SicknessÐtype Reactions in Response to Multiple Bee, Wasp

question 6

Multiple Choice

Delayed serum sicknessÐtype reactions in response to multiple bee, wasp, or fire ant stings can be managed with which of the following?

• A)A corticosteroid such as prednisone (Deltasone), 60 to 100 mg, tapered over 2 weeks
• B)An oral antihistamine, such as hydroxyzine, for 2 weeks
• C)An H₂ blocker such as cimetidine for 1 week
• D)0.1 mg (1 mL of 1:10,000 solution epinephrine) in 10 mL of normal saline and administer as a slow intravenous push over 10 minutes

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Definitions:

After Birth

Refers to the period following the birth of an infant, focusing on recovery for the mother and adjustment to life for the newborn.

Sensorimotor Substage

A phase within Piaget's sensorimotor stage, which describes the development of infants through their senses and motor activities.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between 12 and 18 months, characterized by the purposeful adaptation of established schemes to new situations.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A developmental stage in infants marked by the repetition of actions that produce interesting outcomes, demonstrating an emerging awareness of cause and effect.