PharmacologyPregunta 56 de 100
A resident is allergic to penicillin. If a penicillin-class antibiotic appears on the MAR, the aide should:
a.Give it because the order is written
b.Hold the dose and notify the nurse immediately about the allergy
c.Give half the dose to test tolerance
d.Give it with extra water
Explicación
A documented allergy is a contraindication, so the aide must not administer a drug the resident is allergic to and should alert the nurse right away. Allergic reactions can be life threatening, so this safety check is essential.
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