On beginning the administration of 500 mg of aztreonam IV to a client with a urinary tract infection,the client complains of difficulty breathing.The nurse quickly identifies this as a symptom of a(n):

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Anaphylactic reactions are characterized by sudden constriction of bronchiolar muscles.Therapeutic effect is what is expected physiological response.Idiosyncratic reactions are those in which a client overreacts or underreacts to a medication or has a reaction different than normal.Medication interactions are when one medication modifies the action of another medication.

On Beginning the Administration of 500 Mg of Aztreonam IV