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The nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin (Amoxil) to a patient and learns that the patient previously experienced a rash when taking penicillin. Which action will the nurse take?
 
  a. Administer the amoxicillin and have epinephrine available.
  b. Ask the provider to order an antihistamine.
  c. Contact the provider to discuss using a different antibiotic.
  d. Request an order for a beta-lactamase resistant drug.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer paroxetine HCl (Paxil) to a 70-year-old patient. The nurse understands that this patient may require
 
  a. a decreased dose.
  b. an increased dose.
  c. every other day dosing.
  d. more frequent dosing.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Patients who have previously experienced manifestations of allergy to a penicillin should not use penicillins again unless necessary. The nurse should contact the provider to discuss using another antibiotic from a different class. Epinephrine and antihistamines are useful when patients are experiencing allergic reactions, depending on severity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Older adults usually need a lower dose of antidepressants.




Pea0909berry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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