NCLEX-RN Exam Practice

Category - Shock

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?
  1. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  2. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, aspirin)
  3. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  4. 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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