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What should the nurse monitor for when administering ticarcillin-clavulanate IV?
What should the nurse monitor for when administering ticarcillin-clavulanate IV?
- Liver function tests
- Neurological changes (correct)
- Blood glucose levels
- Respiratory rate
What should the nurse instruct female clients of childbearing age when taking penicillin?
What should the nurse instruct female clients of childbearing age when taking penicillin?
- Take with additional contraceptive method (correct)
- Take with acidic juices
- Stop taking if symptoms resolve
- Inject into dorsogluteal muscle
Which medication interaction can lead to enhanced anticoagulant effects causing bleeding?
Which medication interaction can lead to enhanced anticoagulant effects causing bleeding?
- Methotrexate (MTX)
- Oral contraceptives
- Warfarin (correct)
- Probenecid
Which adverse effect is associated with high doses of potassium in PCN G?
Which adverse effect is associated with high doses of potassium in PCN G?
What is the recommended action in case of an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin?
What is the recommended action in case of an anaphylactic reaction to penicillin?
What is a common adverse effect of Vancomycin?
What is a common adverse effect of Vancomycin?
Which drug should be avoided concurrently with Vancomycin to monitor for increased seizure activity?
Which drug should be avoided concurrently with Vancomycin to monitor for increased seizure activity?
When should Cautious use of Vancomycin be considered?
When should Cautious use of Vancomycin be considered?
For which infection type is Aztreonam commonly used?
For which infection type is Aztreonam commonly used?
What should be assessed in patients before administering Vancomycin?
What should be assessed in patients before administering Vancomycin?
Which class of drugs can interact with Vancomycin, potentially leading to nephrotoxicity?
Which class of drugs can interact with Vancomycin, potentially leading to nephrotoxicity?
What should the nurse instruct the client to avoid while taking these drugs?
What should the nurse instruct the client to avoid while taking these drugs?
Which of the following is a caution for using these drugs?
Which of the following is a caution for using these drugs?
What type of infections are carbapenems commonly used to treat?
What type of infections are carbapenems commonly used to treat?
What is the main reason to assess the baseline labs of a patient before starting these drugs?
What is the main reason to assess the baseline labs of a patient before starting these drugs?
What reaction should patients be monitored for while taking Imipenem-cilastatin?
What reaction should patients be monitored for while taking Imipenem-cilastatin?
Which antibiotic is recommended for IV use once a day?
Which antibiotic is recommended for IV use once a day?
