Quiz: Drug Hypersensitivity
Question 1 of 2  

Recent studies have shown that some assumptions about cross-reactivity are not accurate. Which of the following statements has recent research shown to be NOT correct?

  • A.

    Penicillin-sensitive patients are highly likely to react to semisynthetic penicillins.

  • B.

    Penicillin-sensitive patients are highly likely to react to cephalosporins.

  • C.

    Once a drug stimulates an immune response, cross-reactions with other drugs within and between drug classes can occur.

  • D.

    How primary sensitization occurs is unclear.

Am I correct?