The MOST COMMON cause for an anaphylactic reaction under
anaesthesia is which
one of the following?
a) Antibiotics
b) Latex
c) Neuromuscular blocking drugs
d) Colloid solutions
e) Radiocontrast media
Answer: c
Explanation
Neuromuscular blocking drugs account for around 60 to 75% of
anaphylactic reactions
under anaesthesia. After that comes latex and then antibiotics,
although the incidence
of latex anaphylaxis is reducing.
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