The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer the First Dose of Intravenous

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of intravenous ceftriaxone (Rocephin) to a patient. When reviewing the patient's chart, the nurse notes that the patient previously experienced a rash when taking amoxicillin. What is the nurse's next action?

• A) Administer the drug and observe closely for hypersensitivity reactions.
• B) Ask the provider whether a cephalosporin from a different generation may be used.
• C) Contact the provider to report drug hypersensitivity.
• D) Notify the provider and suggest an oral cephalosporin.

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Definitions:

Tunics

Layers or coats surrounding certain organs or tissues, notably in the eyes and the blood vessels.

Oblong

Having an elongated shape, typically rectangular but with the length considerably greater than the width.

Vitreous Humor

A gel-like substance filling the space between the lens and the retina of the eyeball, providing it with shape and a protective environment.

Aqueous Humor

The clear fluid found in the anterior chamber of the eye, contributing to pressure regulation and nutrient distribution within the eye.