A Patient Is Receiving His Third Intravenous Dose of a Penicillin

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient is receiving his third intravenous dose of a penicillin drug. He calls the nurse to report that he is feeling "anxious" and is having trouble breathing. What will the nurse do first?

• A) Notify the prescriber.
• B) Take the patient's vital signs.
• C) Stop the antibiotic infusion.
• D) Check for allergies.

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Definitions:

Hydrophobic Region

A part of a molecule that is repelled by water and typically soluble in nonpolar solvents.

Hydrogen Bond

A weak bond formed between a hydrogen atom in one molecule and an electronegative atom, such as oxygen or nitrogen, in another molecule, important in the structure of water and biological molecules.

Polar Covalent Bond

A type of chemical bond where a pair of electrons is unequally shared between two atoms.

Water Molecule

A chemical compound consisting of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom, essential for all known forms of life.