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CEN Practice Exam (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Category - Shock

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You are preparing to give a patient a transfusion. The patient states that in previous transfusions he has always developed a rash. What medication do you suspect the physician will order prior to the transfusion?

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, aspirin)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Explanation

Answer: A - The patient should receive a dose of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) prior to the transfusion to decrease the chances of an allergic reaction. Acetylsalicylic acid and acetaminophen are analgesics. Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication.

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