A client with a documented allergy to penicillin is prescribed cephalosporin.The nurse will monitor the client for allergic responses,since cephalosporin can cause which reaction?

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Cephalosporin antibiotics have a similar chemical structure to penicillin antibiotics, which means there is a possibility of cross-allergy between the two drug classes. This makes it important to monitor clients with a documented penicillin allergy who are prescribed cephalosporin for allergic responses. A heightened drug reaction, pseudoallergy, and hyporesponsive reaction are not common side effects of cephalosporin.

A Client with a Documented Allergy to Penicillin Is Prescribed