Question

1. which of the following should not be used in the same line as a blood component?

0.9% normal saline
heparin
iv medications
both b and c

1. what medication is given prior to transfusion to prevent reactions, unless contraindicated?

benadryl
tylenol
aspirin
morphine

1. what should be done first if a transfusion reaction is suspected?

call the pharmacy
slow down the transfusion
stop the transfusion immediately and call a mert
give antihistamines

Explanation:

Question 9

Blood components should not be administered with heparin (which can interact) or IV medications (to avoid reactions or incompatibilities), so both B and C are correct.

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine given before transfusion to prevent allergic reactions, unless contraindicated. Tylenol is for fever, Aspirin for pain/inflammation, Morphine for severe pain, none are for transfusion reaction prevention.

If a transfusion reaction is suspected, the first action is to stop the transfusion immediately to prevent further harm and then call a MERT (Medical Emergency Response Team). Calling pharmacy, slowing, or giving antihistamines are not first steps.

Answer:

D. BOTH B and C

Question 10