Author Question: A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin therapy. The nurse would expect to administer ... (Read 57 times)

SGallaher96 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin therapy. The nurse would expect to administer penicillins cautiously to clients with which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) History of allergies
B) Diabetes
C) Asthma
D) Bleeding disorders
E) Hypertension

Question 2

A nurse suspects that a client receiving oral penicillin therapy is developing pseudomembranous colitis based on assessment of which of the following?

A) Bloody diarrhea
B) Pruritus
C) Chills
D) Hives

akudia · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
Penicillins should be used cautiously in clients with renal disease, asthma, bleeding disorders, GI disease, pregnancy or lactation, and a history of allergies.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Pseudomembranous colitis is a severe, life-threatening form of diarrhea that occurs when normal flora of the bowel is eliminated and replaced with C. difficile (C. diff) bacteria. It is manifested by bloody diarrhea. Pruritus and hives would suggest an allergic reaction. Chills could indicate a wide range of problems.