ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam Final Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to receive the first dose of cefoxitin via intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication for the client to receive cefoxitin and report to the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: A severe allergy to amoxicillin. Cefoxitin is a cephamycin antibiotic, which may cross-react with penicillin antibiotics like amoxicillin. In a client with a severe allergy to amoxicillin, there is a risk of anaphylaxis or severe allergic reaction when administering cefoxitin. It is crucial for the nurse to identify and report this contraindication to the provider to avoid potentially life-threatening complications.
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B: A recent history of diarrhea for 3 days - Diarrhea is not a contraindication for receiving cefoxitin.
C: A history of phlebitis following an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with 10 mEq of potassium chloride - Phlebitis is not a direct contraindication for cefoxitin administration.
D: Serum creatinine 0.8 mg/Dl - Normal serum creatinine levels do not contrain
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