Prior to administration of moxifloxacin (Avelox), a nurse obtains ...

[mrsjacobs44]

Prior to administration of moxifloxacin (Avelox), a nurse obtains a medication history. Use of which drug would alert the nurse to contact the prescriber because concomitant use would lead to an increased risk for a severe cardiac arrhythmia?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  A) Amiodarone (Pacerone)
  B) Glyburide (DiaBeta)
  C) Sotalol (Betapace)
  D) Procainamide (Procanbid)
  E) Ibuprofen (Motrin)

Question 2

Which of the following information should the nurse obtain during the preadministration assessment of a client prescribed a fluoroquinolone? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Blood glucose levels
  B) Allergy history
  C) Signs and symptoms of infection
  D) Blood pressure
  E) Temperature

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D
Feedback:
There is a risk of severe cardiac arrhythmias when moxifloxacin (Avelox) is administered with drugs that increase the QT interval, such as quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, or sotalol.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Before administering a fluoroquinolone, the nurse identifies and records the signs and symptoms of the infections, takes a thorough allergy history, takes and records vital signs, and, if ordered, obtains cultures.

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