A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed via intravenous (IV) route to treat a bacterial infection. The nurse understands that cefepime is a cephalosporin. and each generation of this medication class is more likely to reach the cerebrospinal fluid and is more effective against gram-negative organisms and anaerobes. What generation of cephalosporin is cefepime?

A nurse is caring for a client who is starting a course of gentamicin IV for a bacterial infection. Which of the following is the correct expected pharmacological action for this medication?

A nurse is administering gentamicin by intravenous (IV) route at 0900. The medication will take 60 minutes to infuse. When should the nurse obtain a blood sample for a peak blood level of gentamicin?

A nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the importance of prophylactic antimicrobial therapy. Which information should the primary nurse include in the teaching? (Select All That Apply).

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed via intravenous (IV) route to treat a bacterial infection. The nurse understands that cefepime is a cephalosporin. and each generation of this medication class is more likely to reach the cerebrospinal fluid and is more effective against gram-negative organisms and anaerobes. What generation of cephalosporin is cefepime?

A nurse is teaching a client who is beginning a course of metronidazole to treat a bacterial infection. For which of the following findings of an adverse effect should the nurse instruct the client as a priority to Stop taking metronidazole and notify the provider?

Which of the following medications are considered antibiotics to treat infections? (Select All that Apply)

A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a female client who has a prescription for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim). Which of the following information should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed isoniazid for tuberculosis for three weeks. The client reports a numbness and tingling sensation in the lower extremities. Based on the client’s presenting symptoms, which of the following is a complication of this medication?

A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed with for a gastrointestinal (GI) infection. The client has been taking the medication for two weeks and noted some redness and swelling at the Achilles tendon site. Based on the client's presenting Signs and symptoms. Which is the priority intervention for the nurse?

A nurse is teaching a client who has a severe urinary tract infection (UTI) and is taking ciprofloxacin. Which of the following information about adverse reactions should the nurse include? (Select All That Apply.)