ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 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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The correct action is to administer the medication to the client (
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C) because erythromycin is not related to penicillin, and having a severe allergy to penicillin does not contraindicate the use of erythromycin. Premedicating with diphenhydramine (
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A) is not necessary as there is no cross-reactivity between erythromycin and penicillin. Requesting a different route of administration (
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B) is unnecessary as the oral route is appropriate for erythromycin. Requesting a different medication (
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D) is not required, as erythromycin is safe to use in a client with a penicillin allergy.
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