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The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a filarial infestation. After administration of diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan), the patient complains of a minor head-ache, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.
 
  The nurse understands that the patient is dis-playing _________ and that the nurse should ______________________. a. an allergic reaction; administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  b. toxicity; administer aspirin to alleviate body aches
  c. a flulike syndrome; administer acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  d. adverse effects; pretreat the patient with glucocorticoids before the next dose

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The patient is displaying adverse effects associated with diethylcarbamazine and should be pre-treated with glucocorticoids before the next dose.
The signs and symptoms do not suggest an allergic reaction or toxicity.
A flulike syndrome is a vague response, and the nurse would not administer aspirin for nausea and vomiting.