A group of nursing students are reviewing information about administering penicillins. The students demonstrate an understanding of the information when they identify which drugs as being given without regard to meals? Select all that apply
A) Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
B) Ampicillin (Principen)
C) Penicillin V (Veetids)
D) Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
E) Carbenicillin indanyl (Geocillin)
Ans: A, C
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Amoxicillin and penicillin V can be administered without regard to meals, unlike the rest of the penicillins, such as ampicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanate, or carbenicillin indanyl, which should be given on an empty stomach.
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