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Which of the statements is not correct regarding cephalosporins?
 
  1. Clients who are allergic to penicillin might be allergic to cephalosporins.
  2. GI-related adverse effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea can occur.
  3. Many must be given IM or IV.
  4. All cephalosporins are absorbed well from the GI tract.

Question 2

The client has been prescribed cefotaxime (Claforan). Which infections does the nurse anticipate this client to have?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Superinfection
  2. Central nervous system infection
  3. Joint infection
  4. Respiratory tract infection
  5. Viral infection



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1:Clients who are allergic to penicillin might be allergic to cephalosporins is true.
Rationale 2:GI-related adverse effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea can occur is true.
Rationale 3:Many must be given IM or IV is true.
Rationale 4:Many cephalosporins are not absorbed from the GI tract and must be given by the IM or IV route.

Global Rationale: Many cephalosporins are not absorbed from the GI tract and must be given by the IM or IV route.

Answer to Question 2

3, 4

Rationale 1:Cefotaxime (Claforan) is not used for superinfections.
Rationale 2:Cefotaxime (Claforan) is not used for CNS infections.
Rationale 3:Cefotaxime (Claforan) is used to treat serious infections of the respiratory tract, biliary tract, genitourinary system, bones, and joints. It may also be used for blood infections such as bacteremia or septicemia.
Rationale 4:Cefotaxime (Claforan) is used to treat serious infections of the respiratory tract, biliary tract, genitourinary system, bones, and joints. It may also be used for blood infections such as bacteremia or septicemia.
Rationale 5:Cefotaxime (Claforan) is prescribed to treat bacterial infections, not viral infections.

Global Rationale: Cefotaxime (Claforan) is used to treat serious infections of the respiratory tract, biliary tract, genitourinary system, bones, and joints. It may also be used for blood infections such as bacteremia or septicemia. The medication is not used for skin, CNS, or viral infections.



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