The physician orders cefepime (Maxipime) for a client. What is a ...

[melina_rosy]

The physician orders cefepime (Maxipime) for a client. What is a priority question for the nurse to ask the client prior to administration of this drug?
 
  1. Are you breastfeeding?
  2. Are you pregnant?
  3. Are you allergic to penicillin?
  4. Are you allergic to tetracycline?

Question 2

Pathogenicity is different than virulence in that pathogenicity can
 
  1. lead to the ability of organisms to cause infection.
  2. kill pathogens.
  3. cause a disease when pathogens are present.
  4. disrupt cell lining.

[tofugiraffe]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Cefepime (Maxipime) is a Pregnancy Category B drug, and is safe to use while breastfeeding.
Rationale 2: Cefepime (Maxipime) is a Pregnancy Category B drug, and is safe for use during pregnancy.
Rationale 3: Cephalosporins are contraindicated in clients who have experienced a severe allergic reaction to penicillin.
Rationale 4: Cephalosporins are contraindicated in clients who have experienced a severe allergic reaction to penicillin, not tetracycline.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Pathogenicity can lead to an organism's causing an infection.
Rationale 2: Bactericidal ability leads to killing pathogens.
Rationale 3: Virulence can cause a disease to be present, even in small numbers.
Rationale 4: Cell lining is not disrupted in this process.

[melina_rosy]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[tofugiraffe]

Great! Please up vote