A client states “i’m allergic to amoxicillin. it gives me diarrhea.” how should the nurse respond?

Question 2A client with renal impairment who has been taking nitrofurantoin for a urinary tract infection telephones a nurse and describes the recent onset of “numbness and tingling” in the fingers and toes. What should the nurse instruct the client to do?Collect a urine sample and bring it to the clinic.Continue the drug and keep the hands and feet elevated when possible.Check the color of the extremities every 4 hours.Discontinue the drug and come in for further evaluation.Question 3An outbreak of the flu has occurred in a long term care facility, so oseltamivir is being given to the residents on a dementia care wing? What side effect should be anticipated?Orange secretionsExcessive blinkingEscalation of behaviorsExcessive thirstQuestion 4The nurse is caring for a client receiving gentamicin intravenously. What condition would most concernthe nurse?Ear painLoss of appetiteFrequent voidingRinging in the earsQuestion 5A client is receiving their first intravenous infusion of vancomycin. The nurse knows to watch for what unique complication of vancomycin if it infuses too rapidly?ConstipationPleural effusion Hypotension with flushingDeep vein thrombosisQuestion 6The nurse is providing education about doxycycline. Which statement by the client best demonstrates understanding of the administration of this medication?“I should take my antibiotic with a calcium-based antacid to minimize gastrointestinal distress.”“I will need to take my antibiotic with my calcium supplements.”“I should expect a slight, acne-like rash with this medication.”“I will avoid taking my medication with dairy products.”

Question 7If a client is receiving tobramycin at 10:00 AM what time should a blood sample be obtained for determination of a trough level of the drug?

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