A Patient with Diabetes Is Ordered Intravenous (IV) Cefazolin in 5

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient with diabetes is ordered intravenous (IV) cefazolin in 5% dextrose in water (D₅W) every 8 hours (q8h) . What possible problem may exist with this order?

• A)A patient with diabetes cannot be given cefazolin because of a possible drug interaction.
• B)Cefazolin can only be given subcutaneously.
• C)The dose should always be given every 12 hours.
• D)D5W may be the wrong solution because the patient has diabetes.

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