RNSG 1261 - Medical-Surgical Nursing | Kenneth Bronson VSIM

RNSG 1261 - Medical-Surgical Nursing | Kenneth Bronson VSIM. Anaphylactic reactions may be triggered by medications. Symptoms range from flushing, warmth, urticaria, anxiety, itching, cough, and wheezing, to severe systemic reactions, such as severe bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, acute dyspnea, cyanosis, and hypotension. Dysphagia, abdominal cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures with cardiac arrest and coma may follow. Early recognition and withdrawal of the triggering substance is pivotal. Rapid treatment is critical and includes epinephrine, IV fluids, and oxygen. Measurement of vital signs, cardiac monitoring, and pulse oximetry are high priorities. Second-line therapy includes corticosteroids, antihistamines, and asthma medications. You got 93%