NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

A nurse suspects a client has had an allergic reaction to a recently prescribed antibiotic. To whom should the nurse report this suspected reaction?

1. FDA

2. Healthcare provider

3. Hospital pharmacist

4. Hospital risk management

The correct answer is: FDA

When a nurse suspects a client has experienced an allergic reaction to a medication, in this case, a recently prescribed antibiotic, it is crucial to report this suspected reaction to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). The FDA plays a central role in monitoring and regulating medications for safety and effectiveness. Reporting suspected adverse reactions to the FDA is important for their ongoing surveillance and evaluation of medication safety profiles, which can ultimately lead to necessary actions to protect the public health. Healthcare providers, hospital pharmacists, and hospital risk management all have important roles in patient care, but for reporting suspected medication reactions to the appropriate authority, the FDA is the correct choice.