Lead Screening Evaluation

Penicillin Allergy and the Cephalosporins Evaluation

Objectives
Following this learning activity, the learner will be able to:

  • State three reasons why the risk of allergic cross-reactivity between the penicillins and cephalosporins is much lower than the commonly cited 10 percent rate.
  • Name two cephalosporins on the HealthPartners Formulary that should be prescribed cautiously for patients with a history of IgE-mediated penicillin allergy.
  • Name three cephalosporins on the HealthPartners Formulary that may be prescribed safely for patients with a history of IgE-mediated penicillin allergy.

IME Bulletin Post Test (Penicillin Allergy and the Cephalosporins) (please check correct answers)

1. Most patients with a history of penicillin allergy are truly allergic to penicillin.
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2. During drug metabolism, the beta-lactam and thiazolidine/dihydrothiazine rings of the penicillins/cephalosporins form similar degradation products that increase the likelihood of allergic cross-reactions.
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3. The risk of allergic cross-reactions between the penicillins and cephalosporins is believed to depend primarily upon whether or not they have molecular side chain similarities.
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4. Cephalexin is a good antibiotic choice for patients who have experienced hives/urticaria while taking penicillin.
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Post Test Answer Key

Correct Answer: 1. False, 2. False, 3. True, 4. False


Evaluation

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4. The information will be relevant to my practice.
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