Which of the following interventions is the single most
important aspect for the patient at risk for anaphylaxis?
a) Prevention
People who have experienced food, medication, idiopathic, or exerciseinduced anaphylactic reactions should always carry an emergency kit
containing epinephrine for injection to prevent the onset of the
reaction upon exposure.
b) Use of antihistamines
While helpful, the patient may require epinephrine to treat a potential
reaction.
c) Desensitization
While helpful, there must be no lapses in desensitization therapy
because this may lead to the reappearance of an allergic reaction
when the medication is re-instituted.
d) Wearing of medical alert bracelet
The medical alert bracelet will assist those rendering aid to the patient
who has experienced an anaphylactic reaction
important aspect for the patient at risk for anaphylaxis?
a) Prevention
People who have experienced food, medication, idiopathic, or exerciseinduced anaphylactic reactions should always carry an emergency kit
containing epinephrine for injection to prevent the onset of the
reaction upon exposure.
b) Use of antihistamines
While helpful, the patient may require epinephrine to treat a potential
reaction.
c) Desensitization
While helpful, there must be no lapses in desensitization therapy
because this may lead to the reappearance of an allergic reaction
when the medication is re-instituted.
d) Wearing of medical alert bracelet
The medical alert bracelet will assist those rendering aid to the patient
who has experienced an anaphylactic reaction