The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient taking ...

[tiara099]

The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient taking penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin). The patient shows confusion and hallucinations. The nurse would be correct to assume that
 
  a. blood levels of the drug are too high.
  b. the patient has a history of alcohol abuse.
  c. an intra-arterial injection has been administered inadvertently.
  d. an accidental injection into a peripheral nerve has been administered.

Question 2

When administering aspirin to a patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease, the nurse may anticipate administering which drug(s) for prophylaxis against aspirin-induced ulcers? You may select more than one answer.
 
  a. Misoprostol
  b. Ranitidine
  c. Omeprazole
  d. Lansoprazole
  e. Antacids

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Answer to Question 1

A
Neurotoxicity (seizure, confusion, hallucination) may occur if blood levels of penicillin G are too high. The signs and symptoms are clearly neurologic in nature.
Nothing indicates that the patient has a history of alcohol abuse.
Manifestations of an intra-arterial injection are gangrene, necrosis, or sloughing of tissue.
An accidental peripheral nerve injection may result in paralysis.

Answer to Question 2

a, c, d

[tiara099]

Excellent

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