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Pharmacology Test Bank
A newly admitted patient reports a penicillin allergy. The prescriber has ordered a 
second-generation cephalosporin as part of the therapy. Which nursing action is 
appropriate? 
a) Call the prescriber to clarify the order because of the patient's allergy. 
b) Give the medication, and monitor for adverse effects. 
c) Ask the pharmacy to change the order to a first-generation cephalosporin. 
d) Administer the drug with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug to reduce adverse 
effects. - cor...