A group of nursing students are reviewing information about ...

[lak]

A group of nursing students are reviewing information about administering penicillins. The students demonstrate an understanding of the information when they identify which drugs as being given without regard to meals? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
  B) Ampicillin (Principen)
  C) Penicillin V (Veetids)
  D) Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
  E) Carbenicillin indanyl (Geocillin)

Question 2

When performing an ongoing assessment of a client receiving amoxicillin (Amoxil), the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Relief of symptoms
  B) Development of a rash
  C) Increase in appetite
  D) Change in appearance or amount of drainage
  E) Decrease in temperature

[mohan]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C
Feedback:
Amoxicillin and penicillin V can be administered without regard to meals, unlike the rest of the penicillins, such as ampicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanate, or carbenicillin indanyl, which should be given on an empty stomach.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
An ongoing assessment is important in evaluating the client's response to therapy, such as a decrease in temperature, relief of symptoms caused by the infection, an increase in appetite, and a change in the appearance and amount of drainage.

[lak]

Excellent

[Sarahjh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it