Question

Which of the following symptoms are consistent

with an anaphylatic reaction to penicillin?
A. Deafness, dizziness, acute anemia and
bronchial constriction.
B. Crystalluria, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and
bronchial constriction.
C. Oliguria, hematuria, bronchial constriction, and
cardiovascular collapse.
D. Urticaria, diarrhea, bronchial constriction and
cardiovascular collapse.

Answer 1

The symptoms of an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin are urticaria, diarrhea, bronchial constriction, and cardiovascular collapse. The correct answer is D, reflecting the severe and life-threatening nature of anaphylaxis.

Step-by-step explanation:

The symptoms consistent with an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin are urticaria, diarrhea, bronchial constriction, and cardiovascular collapse. These symptoms are indicative of a type I hypersensitivity reaction, which can be severe and life-threatening, known as an anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock. The correct answer option, therefore, is D. Urticaria (commonly hives), diarrhea, bronchial constriction (tightening of the muscles that line the airways), and cardiovascular collapse (a severe drop in blood pressure leading to shock) align with the documented symptoms of anaphylaxis, which may also include swelling of the tongue and throat, trouble breathing, and a dangerous drop in blood pressure.