PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Patient Info

Which of the following allergies would be important to note in a patient's profile?
I. Peanuts
II. Latex
III. Codeine
  1. I only
  2. III only
  3. I and III
  4. I, II and III
Explanation
Answer: D - All patient allergies should be noted in the patient's profile. Some medications, such as Prometrium, are made with peanut extract, which can cause a severe allergic reaction in some patients. Some medications are made with latex, or in packaging that may contain latex, which could cause an allergic reaction in patients with this allergy.
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