A Prescriber Has Ordered Cefoxitin for a Patient Who Has

question 11

Multiple Choice

A prescriber has ordered cefoxitin for a patient who has an infection caused by a gram-negative bacteria. The nurse taking the medication history learns that the patient experienced a maculopapular rash when taking amoxicillin [Amoxil] several years earlier. What will the nurse do?

• A) Administer the cefoxitin and observe for any side effects.
• B) Give the cefoxitin and have epinephrine and respiratory support available.
• C) Request an order for a different, nonpenicillin, noncephalosporin antibiotic.
• D) Request an order to administer a skin test before giving the cefoxitin.

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Definitions:

Intentions

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The process of conveying a message or information without the use of spoken language, including through gestures, facial expressions, posture, and other visual cues.

Paralanguage

Voice effects that accompany language and convey meaning. These include vocalizations such as giggling, groaning, or sighing, as well as voice qualities such as pitch and tempo.

Gesture-Call System

A communication method involving a combination of gestures and vocalizations used by primates, including humans, to convey messages or express needs.