ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin PO to a client who has an infection. The nurse checks the client's medical record and notes that the client has a severe allergy to penicillin. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
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Rationale: The correct action is to administer the medication to the client (
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C) because erythromycin is not related to penicillin and is safe to use in clients with a penicillin allergy. Requesting a different medication (
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A) may not be necessary as erythromycin is a suitable alternative. Premedicating with diphenhydramine (
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B) is not indicated for a penicillin allergy. Requesting a different route of administration (
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D) is unnecessary since the oral route is appropriate for erythromycin.
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