A Patient May Develop Neutropenia from Using Topical Silvadene for Burns

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient may develop neutropenia from using topical Silvadene for burns. Neutropenia is a(n) :

• A) Cytotoxic hypersensitivity reaction
• B) Immune complex hypersensitivity
• C) Immediate hypersensitivity reaction
• D) Delayed hypersensitivity reaction

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Definitions:

(COCl)2

Phosgene gas, a toxic compound used in organic synthesis, characterized by the formula, with two carbonyl chloride groups.

Nucleophilic Acyl Substitution

A type of organic reaction where a nucleophile replaces a leaving group in an acyl compound, forming a new covalent bond.

Esters

Organic compounds derived from an acid where at least one -OH (hydroxyl) group is replaced by an -O- (alkoxy) group, known for their fruity smells.

Amides

Organic compounds containing a carbonyl group linked to a nitrogen atom from an amine, fundamental in the structure of proteins.