The nurse is caring for a child with myasthenia gravis (MG). What health care prescription should the nurse verify before administering?
a. Ceftizoxime (Cefizox)
b. Cefotaxime (Claforan)
c. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
d. Garamycin (gentamicin)
d. Garamycin (gentamicin)
Avoid aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin because they potentiate MG symptoms. Cefizox, Claforan, and Rocephin are cephalosporin antibiotics.
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A) Milk of magnesia B) Sorbitol C) Dulcolax suppositories D) Glycerin suppositories
One workplace issue—the nursing shortage—is caused by several complex issues, including:
a. movement of nurses into acute care settings. b. the use of unlicensed assistive personnel to replace RNs. c. a mass of baby boomers who have chosen nursing as a career. d. an aging nursing workforce.
Zinacef 750 mg IV q 8h is ordered. This would be what type intravenous infusion?
A. replacement B. KVO C. therapeutic D. maintenance
The nurse working on the pediatric unit checks the apical pulse of a school-aged child and finds a rate of 95 beats per minute while the child is lying in bed. The best action on the part of the nurse is to:
a. Chart the apical pulse of 95 as it is in the normal range. b. Recheck the apical pulse for a full minute, as it is somewhat high. c. Call the pediatrician. d. Have another nurse recheck the apical pulse.