During an Intravenous (IV) Infusion of Amphotericin B, a Patient

question 6

Multiple Choice

During an intravenous (IV) infusion of amphotericin B, a patient develops tingling and numbness in his toes and fingers. What will the nurse do first?

• A) Discontinue the infusion immediately.
• B) Reduce the infusion rate gradually until the adverse effects subside.
• C) Administer the medication by rapid IV infusion to reduce these effects.
• D) Nothing; these are expected side effects of this medication.

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Fissure

The profound fissure dividing the brain into two distinct hemispheres.

Central Fissure

Also known as the Rolandic fissure, it is a significant groove on the surface of the brain separating the frontal and parietal lobes.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for higher cognitive functions like decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.

Parietal Lobes

Regions of the brain located behind the frontal lobes, important for integrating sensory information and in the processing of spatial orientation.