Respiratory Drugs and Medications Q 27

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A client with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is prescribed with ipratropium (Combivent). Upon a review of the medical history of the client, the nurse questions the prescription if which of the following is noted?

  

     A. History of smoking

     B. History of allergy to egg

     C. History of allergy to peanut

     D. History of a previous infection

    

    

Correct Answer: C. History of allergy to peanut

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The client with a peanut allergy should not take ipratropium because the product contains soy lecithin, which is in the same plant family as peanuts.

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