Based on the blood culture and sensitivity results, the healthcare provider prescribes an IV aminoglycoside antibiotic and discontinues the current prescription for another broad-spectrum antibiotic. The medication administration record indicates that the client received the broad-spectrum antibiotic two hours ago. Which action should the nurse implement?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an antibiotic. The client tells the nurse, "I don't like taking medications because I don't think I need them." Which of the following responses should the nurse make?A. "Your provider wouldn't prescribe this medication if it weren't necessary."B. "If you don't take this medication, you will feel worse."C. "Most clients feel better after taking the antibiotic."D. "I will tell your provider that you do not want to take this medication."

A female client calls the clinic and talks with the nurse to inquire about a possible reaction after taking amoxicillin for 5 days. She reports having vaginal discomfort, itching, and a white discharge. The nurse should discuss which action with the client?

Knowing the proper steps in administering medication is critical. Use the drop-down menus to determine the correct order of provider actions.

Your patient is suffering from a systemic bacterial infection. Which of the following would be the best way to adminster an antimicrobial drug for treatment of the infection?ANSWERIntravenouslySubcutaneouslyIntramuscularlyOrally

You are working with two antibiotics. Antibiotic A has a half-life of six hours and antibiotic B has a half-life of three days. Which would be administered to the patient at more frequent intervals?ANSWERBoth would be taken with the same frequency.Antibiotic AAntibiotic BHalf-life is not a good indicator to determine how frequent an antibiotic would have to be administered.