During IV Administration of Amphotericin B Ordered for Treatment of Coccidioidomycosis

question 21

Multiple Choice

During IV administration of amphotericin B ordered for treatment of coccidioidomycosis, the nurse increases the patient's tolerance of the drug by

• A) cooling the solution to 80° F before administration.
• B) keeping the patient flat in bed for 1 hour after the infusion is completed.
• C) diluting the amphotericin B in 500 ml of sterile water.
• D) giving diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 1 hour before starting the infusion.

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