Which of the statement is not correct regarding cephalosporins?

1. Clients who are allergic to penicillin might be allergic to cephalosporins.
2. GI-related adverse effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea can occur.
3. Many must be given IM or IV.
4. All cephalosporins are absorbed well from the GI tract.


Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: Clients who are allergic to penicillin might be allergic to cephalosporins is incorrect because this statement is true.
Rationale 2: GI-related adverse effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea can occur is incorrect because this statement is true.
Rationale 3: Many must be given IM or IV is incorrect because this statement is true.
Rationale 4: Many cephalosporins are not absorbed from the GI tract, and must be given by the IM or IV routes.

Global Rationale: Many cephalosporins are not absorbed from the GI tract, and must be given by the IM or IV routes. Clients who are allergic to penicillin might be allergic to cephalosporins is incorrect because this statement is true. GI-related adverse effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea can occur is incorrect because this statement is true. Many must be given IM or IV is incorrect because this statement is true.

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