A patient reports a severe urticarial reaction to benzathine penicillin G. The nurse would expect the prescriber to order which alternative antibiotic?
a. Amphotericin B
b. Erythromycin (E-Mycin)
c. Ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn)
d. Ceftazidime (Fortaz)
ANS: B
Erythromycin is the first-choice treatment for several infections and may be used as an alternative to penicillin G in patients with a penicillin allergy.
Amphotericin B, ampicillin/sulbactam, and ceftazidime are not indicated as alternatives for patients with a penicillin allergy.
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