The nurse is preparing to administer a medication that has an affinity for H1 receptors. Which medication would the nurse administer?

An infant is born to a mother who had no prenatal care during her pregnancy. Which thpe of hypersensitivity reaction does the nurse determine may have occurred?

While monitoring the patient's eosinophil level, the nurse suspects a definite allergic disorder when seeing an eosinophil value of which percentage of the total leukocyte count?

A patient comes to the clinic with pruritus and nasal congestion after eating shrimp for lunch and is suspected to be experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to the shrimp. These symptoms typically occur within how many hours after exposure?

A patient is experiencing an allergic reaction after receiving a dose of penicillin. Which signs and symptoms will the nurse look for in the patient's initial assessment?

The nurse is educating a patient with allergic rhinitis about how the condition is induced. Which factors should the nurse include in the education on this topic?

A patient has a sensitivity to ragweed and tells the nurse that it comes at the same time every year. When does the patient typically notice the symptoms?

A patient asks the nurse if it would be all right to take an over-the-counter antihistamine for the treatment of a rash. Which symptoms will the nurse educate the patient is a major side effect of antihistamines?

The nurse is administering a sympathomimetic drug to a patient. Which areas of concern does the nurse have when administering this drug? (select all that apply)

The nurse is administering injected allergens for "hyposensitization," which may produce harmful systemic reactions. Before administering these allergens, what medication will the nurse have at the bedside?

A patient was seen in the clinic for hypertension and received a prescription for a new antihypertensive medication. The patient arrived in the emergency department a few hours after taking the medication with severe angioedema. Which medication prescribed is most likely responsible for the reaction?

A patient has been diagnosed with an allergy to peanuts. Which item is a priority for this patient to carry at all times?

A patient has had a "stuffy nose" and obtained Afrin nasal spray. Which education should the nurse provide to the patient to prevent "rebound congestion"?

A patient was seen in the clinic 3 days previously for allergic rhinitis and was given a prescription for a corticosteroid nasal spray. The patient calls the clinic and tells the nurse that the nasal spray is not working. Which is the best response by the nurse?

What education should the nurse provide to the patient taking long-term corticosteroids?

A patient is seen in the office for reports of joint pain, swelling, and a long-grade fever. Which laboratory studies reviewed by the nurse indicate a positive diagnosis of RA? (select all that apply)

A patient has a serum study that is positive for the rheumatoid factor. Which does the nurse identify is the significance of this test result?

The nurse is caring for a patient who presents with the symptom of blanching of fingers when exposed to cold. Which rheumatic disorder does the nurse prepare to assess the patient for?

A patient is suspected of having myositis. The nurse prepares the patient for which procedure that will confirm the diagnosis?

The nurse is educating a patient about the risks of stroke related to the new prescription for a COX-2 inhibitor and which symptoms should be reported. Which COX-2 inhibitor is the nurse educating the patient about?

A patient is prescribed a DMARD that is successful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but has side effects, including retinal eye changes. Which medication does the nurse educate the patient about?

A patient with an acute exacerbation of arthritis is temporarily confined to bed. Which position will the nurse recommend to prevent flexion deformities?

A patient comes to the clinic with an inflamed wrist. How will the nurse splint the joint to immobilize it?

A patient arrives at the clinic with reports of pain in the left great toe. The nurse assesses a swollen, warm, erythematous left great toe. Which laboratory test will the nurse prepare the patient for to identify the cause?

The nurse is educating the patient with gout about ways to prevent recurrence of an attack. Which foods will the nurse encourage the patient to avoid?

The nurse is assessing a patient with a diagnosis of scleroderma. Which clinical manifestations of scleroderma does the nurse assess? (select all that apply)

A patient is hospitalized with a severe case of gout. The patient has gross swelling of the large toe and rates pain a 10 out of 10. With a diagnosis of gout, which will the laboratory results reveal?

A patient is being placed on a purine-restricted diet. Which food should be suggested by the nurse?

A patient is taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Which education should the nurse give the patient about the medication?

The nurse is educating a patient that is prescribed adalimumab for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. Which statement made by the patient indicates that further education is required?