A patient is receiving intravenous vancomycin. If the infusion is administered too rapidly, which complication is the most likely?
1. Cardiomyopathy
2. Angioedema
3. Red man syndrome
4. Neurotoxicity
Question 2
When serious adverse effects in patients treated with vancomycin are assessed, the nurse includes the evaluation of:
1. cross-sensitivity if the patient is allergic to penicillin.
2. liver function studies for evidence of hepatic toxicity.
3. the peripheral nerves and grip strength for signs of neuropathy.
4. hearing and balance for evidence of ototoxicity.
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
A Patient Being Prepared for Electroconvulsive Therapy.
Inspecting a patient’s ear during a physical examination.
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: radial deviation.
Risk assessment codes for an HIV-infected patient.
Population receiving welfare, 1960-2020