A Patient Has an Infection Caused by Streptococcus Pyogenes

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient has an infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. The prescriber has ordered dicloxacillin PO. What will the nurse do?

• A) Administer the medication as ordered.
• B) Contact the provider to suggest giving the drug IV.
• C) Question the need for a penicillinase-resistant penicillin.
• D) Suggest ordering vancomycin to treat this infection.

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