Author Question: Prior to administration of moxifloxacin (Avelox), a nurse obtains a medication history. Use of which ... (Read 74 times)

mrsjacobs44 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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

flexer1n1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

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.