Question

A client develops itching, skin erythema, and tongue edema immediately after having peanuts. On examination, the client is found to have low blood pressure. What medication would be given to treat this condition?

Answer 1

Epinephrine

Antihistamine

Glucocorticoid

Intranasal corticoid

Aspirin

Answer 2

Answer: If a client develops some symptoms immediately just after eating something then it means that that person is suffering from the food allergy.

The itching, skin erythema and tongue edema are the signs of inflammation and allergic reaction produced by the body's immune system.

For this antihistamines is given to the the person.

For low blood pressure epinephrine is given to the patient.