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    Ati pn paediatrics nursing 2023 proctored exam

    A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a 5-month-old infant. Exhibits Drag 1 medication and 1 infant finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence. The nurse should clarify the prescription dropdownfor due to the infant'sdropdown

    Explanation & Rationale

    Ceftriaxone is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic. The infant has a documented allergy to cephalosporins (rash and facial swelling), which puts them at risk for anaphylaxis or serious allergic reactions if given ceftriaxone. Therefore, this medication must be clarified and withheld unless ruled safe by the provider and pharmacy, which is highly unlikely given the allergy. Allergy: The most critical finding is the infant’s allergy to cephalosporins. Administering ceftriaxone in this context could result in a life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction.

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