A client has been given an IM dose of an antibiotic at an ...

[kshipps]

A client has been given an IM dose of an antibiotic at an outpatient clinic. How long will the nurse observe this client after medication administration?
 
  1. 30-120 minutes.
  2. 20-60 minutes.
  3. 15-20 minutes.
  4. 5 minutes.

Question 2

A client is receiving norepinephrine (Levophed). The nurse knows vital signs must be continually monitored to watch for which effect?
 
  1. Hypertension
  2. Bradypnea
  3. Oliguria
  4. Tachycardia

[makaylafy]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: 30120 minutes is incorrect because the client should be observed in the outpatient setting for 2060 minutes after a drug injection because delayed anaphylactic reactions are possible.
Rationale 2: The client should be observed in the outpatient setting for 20-60 minutes after a drug injection because delayed anaphylactic reactions are possible.
Rationale 3: 1520 minutes is incorrect because the client should be observed in the outpatient setting for 2060 minutes after a drug injection because delayed anaphylactic reactions are possible.
Rationale 4: 5 minutes is incorrect because the client should be observed in the outpatient setting for 2060 minutes after a drug injection because delayed anaphylactic reactions are possible.

Global Rationale: The client should be observed in the outpatient setting for 2060 minutes after a drug injection because delayed anaphylactic reactions are possible.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

Rationale 1: Norepinephrine is a powerful vasoconstrictor; thus, continuous monitoring of blood pressure is required to prevent the development of hypertension.
Rationale 2: Continuous monitoring of blood pressure is required to prevent the development of hypertension.
Rationale 3: Continuous monitoring of blood pressure is required to prevent the development of hypertension.
Rationale 4: Continuous monitoring of blood pressure is required to prevent the development of hypertension.

Global Rationale: Norepinephrine is a powerful vasoconstrictor; thus, continuous monitoring of blood pressure is required to prevent the development of hypertension. Bradypnea, oliguria, and tachycardia are not typically monitored when a client is given norepinphrine.

[kshipps]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[debra928]

Great answer, keep it coming