NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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Anaphylaxis
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Drug interaction
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Local reaction
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Systemic reaction
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Detailed explanation-1: -Anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a rare, life-threatening reaction to a drug allergy that causes the widespread dysfunction of body systems. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include: Tightening of the airways and throat, causing trouble breathing.
Detailed explanation-2: -Antibiotics are the most common culprit of anaphylaxis, but more recently, chemotherapy drugs and monoclonal antibodies have also been shown to induce anaphylaxis.
Detailed explanation-3: -Overview. Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you’re allergic to, such as peanuts or bee stings.
Detailed explanation-4: -Type I: reaction mediated by IgE antibodies. Type II: cytotoxic reaction mediated by IgG or IgM antibodies. Type III: reaction mediated by immune complexes. Type IV: delayed reaction mediated by cellular response.