HESI RN
Care Hope College RN HESI Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse initiates an infusion of piperacillin-tazobactam for a client with a urinary tract infection. Five minutes into the infusion, the client reports not feeling well. Which client manifestation should the nurse identify as a reason to stop the infusion?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A scratchy throat (
B) may indicate an allergic reaction, potentially anaphylaxis, requiring immediate cessation of the piperacillin-tazobactam infusion and assessment. Hypertension (
A), bradycardia (
C), and pupillary constriction (
D) are not typical signs of an allergic response to this antibiotic.
Question 2 of 5
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