The nurse is preparing a medication for a patient and observes the date of expiration on the vial occurred 2 months ago.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Choice A rationale

Amoxicillin-clavulanate is a type of antibiotic that falls under the class of penicillin antibiotics. If a patient is allergic to penicillin, they should not take amoxicillin as it belongs to the penicillin class of antibiotics and must be avoided. Therefore, if a nurse is caring for a child who is allergic to penicillin, they should verify a prescription for amoxicillin-clavulanate with the provider.

Choice B rationale

Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, not a penicillin antibiotic. Therefore, it is generally safe for use in patients with a penicillin allergy.

Choice C rationale

Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, not a penicillin antibiotic. Therefore, it is generally safe for use in patients with a penicillin allergy.

Choice D rationale

Amphotericin B is an antifungal medication, not an antibiotic. Therefore, it is generally safe for use in patients with a penicillin allergy.

Choice A rationale

Nystagmus, which is involuntary eye movement, is not a common adverse effect of a platelet transfusion.

Choice B rationale

Bradycardia, or a slow heart rate, is not typically associated with platelet transfusions.

Choice C rationale

Chills can be an adverse effect of a platelet transfusion. This could be a sign of a reaction to the transfusion, such as an allergic reaction or a febrile non-hemolytic transfusion reaction.

Choice D rationale

Hypothermia is not a common adverse effect of a platelet transfusion.