During the allergy patient's visit,especially if he or she is recently diagnosed as such,advice concerning the condition and the prevention of further problems is well received.Which of the following suggestions for discussion would not be appropriate with patients who have allergies?
A) Advise them to monitor consumption of what they are allergic to.
B) Instruct patients to read all labels carefully (household products,clothing,consumable products,etc. )to identify possible allergens.
C) If patients have a known severe reaction to a particular substance,remind them to carry their EpiPen kit with them at all times.
D) Advise them to take only prescribed medication and to avoid OTC medications unless advised by the provider.

Question

​During the allergy patient's visit,especially if he or she is recently diagnosed as such,advice concerning the condition and the prevention of further problems is well received.Which of the following suggestions for discussion would not be appropriate with patients who have allergies?
A) ​Advise them to monitor consumption of what they are allergic to.
B) ​Instruct patients to read all labels carefully (household products,clothing,consumable products,etc. )to identify possible allergens.
C) ​If patients have a known severe reaction to a particular substance,remind them to carry their EpiPen kit with them at all times.
D) ​Advise them to take only prescribed medication and to avoid OTC medications unless advised by the provider.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Monitoring consumption of what they are allergic to is not appropriate advice for allergy patients. The standard advice is to avoid allergens completely, not to monitor consumption.

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