VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Proctored Exam
A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has an allergy to penicillin. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
Explanation & Rationale
The nurse should clarify the prescription for cefazolin with the provider. Cefazolin is a cephalosporin antibiotic, and there is a risk of cross-reactivity in individuals who have an allergy to penicillin. a) Doxycycline and b) Vibramycin (which is another name for doxycycline) are tetracycline antibiotics and are not related to penicillin. d) Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic and is also not related to penicillin.
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