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Advice to a patient with one-day hives I will let the patient know that there
Advice to a patient with one-day hives
I will let the patient know that there are different causes of hive other than allergy. Other causes include infection, excessive exposure to cold or heat, and tight clothes. Additionally, I will reassure him depending on the time that has elapsed after taking the antihistamine. First-generation H1 antihistamines like chlorphenamine have an onset of action of about 30 mins with a peak of 1-2 hours. Second-generation H1 antihistamines have an onset of action of 1-2 hours. Therefore, the onset of action will depend on the generation of the antihistamine taken. However, if symptoms persist, he will need to visit the nearest hospital for further attention.
Seasonal allergies
I would recommend for him to use Claritin, which is a second-generation H1 antihistamine. Second-generation H1 antihistamines do not cross the blood-brain barrier, which makes them less sedating. Benadryl is a first-generation H1 antihistamine that crosses the blood-brain barrier, thus causing sedation (Dykewicz et al., 2017). Taking Claritin will control the allergy and leave the gardener active in his workplace. Furthermore, Claritin is taken as an OD dosage.
Which vaccine is associated with signs and symptoms of Guillain Barre Syndrome?
The two vaccines most closely linked to Guillain-Barre Syndrome are tetanus and influenza vaccines. But recent studies have shown a link of Covid-19 Johnson and Johnson’s single-dose vaccine to be associated with signs and symptoms of Guillain Barre Syndrome. There are 100 cases reported in the US, and 95 cases were severe required hospitalization (Cleveland Clinic, 2021).
Inquiry on use of OTC RID to treat Scabies
Infestation by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis cause scabies, which are treated using permethrin cream, Ivermectin tabs, or Crotamiton cream. Rid is used for the treatment of lice. I will make the patient understand the difference between lice infestation and Scabies and how they are treated (May et al., 2019).
Effects of Sulfa allergy in treatment of choice for herpes
The drug of choice for herpes is Acyclovir cream which contains Sulfa as one of its active ingredients. Therefore, when treating herpes patients with Sulfa allergy, you cannot use acyclovir. One can use other alternatives like warm water to alleviate symptoms, the application of petroleum jelly and painkillers to relieve symptoms.
Assessment before penicillin administration
Penicillin’s cause life-threatening allergic reaction. It is, therefore, important to ask patients if they are allergic to Penicillin, cephalosporins, renal or hepatic dysfunction.
References
Cleveland Clinic (July 20, 2021). What to know about johnson and johnson’s covid-19 vaccine and Guillain-barre syndrome? HealthEssentials. Retrieved from https://health.clevelandclinic.org/guillain-barre-syndrome-and-covid-vaccine/
Dykewicz, M. S., Wallace, D. V., Baroody, F., Bernstein, J., Craig, T., Finegold, I., …