Sunday, October 15, 2006

#25

25. Signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction to medication:

*anaphylactic shock, which is avery severe reaction which can lead to death (hypostension, tachycardia, bronchospasm, and possibly pulmonary edema.
*Hives: which are multiple small, itchy, swollen areas on the skin
*wheezing
*palpitations: unusual heart beat of the chest
*skin rash
*swelling of one or more parts of the body
*acute situational anxiety: generalized anxiety disorder, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias

***I found this on the internet, if anyone can find it in the book that would help, i could only find anaphylactic shock in the book

1 comment:

Michelle M. said...

i found the same info in the ATI book. pg 191. it quickly touches on it.