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ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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The client is a 65-year-old female admitted for a urinary tract infection (UTI). She reports burning on urination, urgency, and frequency. Vital signs are stable. The client has no known drug allergies. A urine specimen was collected for culture and sensitivity testing. The primary health care provider has ordered an antibiotic to treat the infection.
A nurse is working with a client on the medical unit being treated for a bacterial infection of the urinary tract.
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The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an antibiotic to a patient admitted for a urinary tract infection. Which most important action should the nurse take prior to administering the antibiotic?
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A nurse is working with a client on the medical unit being treated for a bacterial infection of the urinary tract. The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an antibiotic to a patient admitted for a urinary tract infection. Which most important action should the nurse take prior to administering the antibiotic?
| Administering a small test dose to determine whether hypersensitivity exists. |
| Having epinephrine available in the event of a severe hypersensitivity reaction. |
| Monitoring the client’s temperature and blood pressure. |
| Obtaining a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity. |
Correct Answer: D
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The correct answer is D: Obtaining a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity. Before administering an antibiotic for a urinary tract infection, it is crucial to obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity to identify the specific bacteria causing the infection and determine the most effective antibiotic for treatment. This step ensures targeted therapy and helps prevent antibiotic resistance. Administering a small test dose is not necessary for antibiotics and may delay necessary treatment. Having epinephrine available (
B) is important for severe allergic reactions but is not the most important action before administering the antibiotic. Monitoring temperature and blood pressure (
C) is important for general assessment but does not directly impact the choice of antibiotic.
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