In which situation(s) should the nurse question an order for carbenicillin for a patient with a urinary infection? (select all that apply.)
a. The patient is older than 80 years of age.
b. The patient is allergic to penicillin.
c. The patient takes warfarin daily.
d. The patient takes oral contraceptives.
e. The patient has a history of hypertension.
B, C, D
Carbenicillin is an extended-spectrum penicillin medication. It interferes with the effectiveness of oral birth control medication and warfarin and should not be given to people allergic to penicillin. Age and a history of hypertension are not contraindications to carbenicillin.
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