Author Question: In which situation(s) should the nurse question an order for carbenicillin for a patient with a ... (Read 41 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

In which situation(s) should the nurse question an order for carbenicillin for a patient with a urinary infection? (select all that apply.)

a. The patient is older than 80 years of age.
b. The patient is allergic to penicillin.
c. The patient takes warfarin daily.
d. The patient takes oral contraceptives.
e. The patient has a history of hypertension.

Question 2

When the nurse assesses an apical pulse of 52, the nurse documents this arrhythmia as _________.

Fill in the blanks with correct word

guyanai · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
Carbenicillin is an extended-spectrum penicillin medication. It interferes with the effectiveness of oral birth control medication and warfarin and should not be given to people allergic to penicillin. Age and a history of hypertension are not contraindications to carbenicillin.

Answer to Question 2

bradycardia

An apical pulse of less than 60 is considered to be bradycardia.