Serum sickness, which is a Type III Hypersensitivity Reaction, may occur in patients that have received which of the following medications?

Cephalosporin

Epinephrine

Diphenhydramine

Penicillin or Sulfonamide

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Cephalosporin: Though cephalosporins can cause allergic reactions, they are less commonly associated with serum sickness compared to penicillins.
B.   Epinephrine: Epinephrine treats allergic reactions and does not cause serum sickness.
C.   Diphenhydramine: Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to alleviate hypersensitivity reactions.
D.   Penicillin or Sulfonamide: These medications are classic triggers for serum sickness, a delayed hypersensitivity reaction involving immune complex deposition.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. An infectious disease: Autoimmune diseases are not caused by pathogens.
B. A disease that only affects the elderly: Autoimmune diseases can affect people of any age.
C. A disease in which the body attacks itself: Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly targets its own tissues.
D. A hereditary disease: While some autoimmune diseases may have genetic components, this is not the defining characteristic.

A. The student wears gloves when administering the medication B. The student washes her hands before and after administering the medication. C. The student recaps the needle and places it in the sharps container. D. The student uses a needleless system to administer the medication.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The student wears gloves when administering the medication: Wearing gloves is part of standard precautions for administering medications.
B. The student washes her hands before and after administering the medication: Hand hygiene is essential before and after care for all patients, including those with HIV.
C. The student recaps the needle and places it in the sharps container: Requires correction; recapping needles increases the risk of accidental needle sticks and is not recommended. The correct practice is to dispose of needles directly in a sharps container without recapping.
D. The student uses a needleless system to administer the medication: Needleless systems reduce the risk of needle-stick injuries.

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Serum sickness, which is a Type III Hypersensitivity Reaction, may occur in patients that have received which of the following medications?

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