Allergies Flashcards
1
Q
Clients allergic to latex may also be allergic to which foods?
A
Bananas, Kiwi, Chestnuts
2
Q
what standard hospital equipments contain latex?
A
Blood pressure cuffs, gloves, stethoscopes, tourniquets, BAND-AIDS, and indwelling catheters.
3
Q
Patients in which careers are most likely to develop a latex allergy?
A
Healthcare workers, hairdressers, and mechanics
4
Q
What allergy is contraindicated for IV contrast dye?
A
Iodine/shellfish allergy
5
Q
Clinical priorities
A
1)Always assess patients for allergies before giving medications
2)If patient is not sure if they are allergic to a medication the nurse should still administer the medication and wait 15 minutes with the patient.
3) Epinephrine is the best medication to treat anaphylactic shock on the NCLEX!
