Some clients are excessively responsive to either the primary or secondary effects of a drug. This is known as hypersensitivity, and it may result from a pathological or underlying condition. Which is an example of hypersensitivity? (Select all that apply.)

Correct form of question:

Some clients are excessively responsive to either the primary or secondary effects of a drug. This is known as hypersensitivity, and it may result from a pathological or underlying condition. Which are examples of hypersensitivity?

Select all that apply.

a. an anaphylactic reaction to seafood

b. a pregnant client who takes phenytoin and delivers a child with birth defects

c. A client on postoperative day 2 from a prostatectomy who takes ipratropium

d. A client who has chronic renal failure and is taking diphenhydramine

Answer:

c. A client on postoperative day 2 from a prostatectomy who takes ipratropium

d. A client who has chronic renal failure and is taking diphenhydramine

Explanation:

In this case, hypersensitivity describes the excessive response to the primary or secondary effects of a drug. It may occur where a patient has an underlying medical condition like a chronic renal failure that causes an abnormal and potentially harmful side effect. This is common with patients with kidney problem or prostate cancer issues.