The physician orders penicillin for a female client who has a sinus infection. What is a priority question to ask the client prior to administering the medication?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Penicillin is a commonly used antibiotic for infections like sinusitis, but its safety profile must be assessed, especially in female clients of reproductive age. The priority question is whether the client is pregnant because penicillin is classified as a Category B drug by the FDA, meaning it's generally considered safe during pregnancy, but confirmation of pregnancy status is critical to ensure no unforeseen risks or contraindications exist, such as hypersensitivity. Pregnancy also affects drug metabolism and dosing considerations, making this the most immediate concern. Asking about plans to become pregnant is less urgent, as it pertains to future rather than current status. Breastfeeding is important due to potential drug excretion in milk, but it's secondary to confirming current pregnancy. Birth control pills might interact with some antibiotics (though less so with penicillin), but this is not the primary safety concern. Thus, choice A is the priority question to ensure safe administration.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Buspirone, an anxiolytic, requires 2-4 weeks for effect and is dosed thrice daily , showing understanding. Immediate relief is false'it's not a benzo. Alcohol worsens anxiety. It's non-sedating . Thrice-daily dosing aligns with buspirone's steady-state need, key in anxiety where consistency matters, making B the correct statement.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.