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.
The liver in this photograph was from a deceased patient with an advanced state of cirrhosis.
Intravenous pyelogram.
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Examples of endocrine disorders. (B) A patient with a goiter.