A patient is prescribed intravenous ertapenem (Invanz). Which question is most important for the nurse to ask before giving the first dose of this drug?
a. "Do you have a hearing problem or any trouble with your ears?"
b. "Do you take medications for seizures?"
c. "Are you allergic to sulfa drugs?"
d. "Have you ever had asthma?"
B
Ertapenem belongs to the carbapenem antibacterial class. Drugs in this class can cause seizures in susceptible people. If a patient has a seizure disorder, the drug should be used with caution. The prescriber is notified of this problem because the dosage of anticonvulsive drug or drugs may need to be adjusted before the ertapenem is administered.
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