Pharmacological TherapiesQuestion 117 of 120
The LPN/LVN notes a client is allergic to penicillin. A new order for an antibiotic in the same drug class is written. What should the nurse do?
a.Hold the medication and notify the prescriber about the allergy
b.Administer the medication as ordered
c.Give a smaller test dose without notifying anyone
d.Give it with an antihistamine to prevent reaction
Explanation
Administering an antibiotic from a class the client is allergic to could cause a serious reaction, so the nurse holds it and notifies the prescriber. Giving a test dose or masking with an antihistamine is unsafe. Allergy verification prevents harm.
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