The nurse is reviewing drug literature about a medication to be ...

[sarasara]

The nurse is reviewing drug literature about a medication to be administered. The literature mentions precautions. Select the best example of a patient for whom precautions are warranted for the administration of penicillin.
 
  1. A patient who has a history of anaphylaxis from promethazine (Phenergan)
  2. A patient who has not received a tetanus toxoid immunization in more than 10 years
  3. A patient allergic to sulfa agents but with no history of reactions to penicillin
  4. A patient who reports a history of a mild rash from penicillin taken 20 years ago

Question 2

Which patient would be identified as the most predisposed to adverse reactions?
 
  1. A 30-year-old man with a fracture
  2. A 75-year-old woman with liver disease
  3. A 50-year-old man with an upper respiratory tract infection
  4. A 7-year-old child with an ear infection

[yeungji]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

[sarasara]

Excellent

[Chelseyj.hasty]

Great answer, keep it coming