Feb 24, 201214 yr If a patient had a reaction to the dye used in an angiogram, which med should the nurse administer?
Feb 24, 201214 yr Is it Mucomyst?That is usually given as a renal protective agent more so than after an allergic reaction.Is this an NCLEX practice question or something from the actual NCLEX, or...? In real life practice it is likely going to be a cocktail of drugs of which benadryl is one.
Feb 24, 201214 yr Yes, Benadryl makes sense. However just saying that the patient had a "reaction" isn't really specific enough. If the patient had a mild allergic reaction like itching then benadryl would be appropriate. If the patient is having a severe anaphylactic reaction then you would need something different, like epinephrine.
Feb 25, 201214 yr Author That is usually given as a renal protective agent more so than after an allergic reaction.Is this an NCLEX practice question or something from the actual NCLEX, or...? In real life practice it is likely going to be a cocktail of drugs of which benadryl is one.Hi this is for real life practice, but I guess it can be an NCLEX type practice question.
Feb 25, 201214 yr Author one of my classmate had that question and instructor said Benadryl.ok thanks!
Feb 25, 201214 yr Ashley, PICU RN has the right answer. What you're asking about is anaphylaxis. Epinephrine is the mainstay drug for such reactions, however a minor reaction might be treated with just an antihistamine. Other protocols include intubation, O2, inhaled beta-agonists for bronchoconstriction, vasopressors (hypotension), and IV fluids.
If a patient had a reaction to the dye used in an angiogram, which med should the nurse administer?