Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 463 of 2368
A client receiving a first dose of an IV antibiotic reports a swollen feeling in the throat. This finding is an early sign of which complication?
- Superinfection
- Nephrotoxicity
- Vancomycin flushing syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
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Correct answer: Anaphylaxis
A swollen feeling in the tongue or throat, hives, and low blood pressure are early signs of anaphylaxis, so the provider is notified immediately.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Antimicrobials: Implementation of Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026