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ATI Capstone Pharmacology Exam Latest 2022 – Study Guide

ATI Capstone Pharmacology Exam 2021/2022 – Study Guide
A nurse is providing care to a client with staphylococcus epidermis, who is prescribed vancomycin. Identifythe adverse effect associated with this antibiotic therapy.
f) Hepatotoxicity
g) Constipation
h) Infusion reaction
i) Immunosuppression
Rationale: Red Man Syndrome or an infusion reaction that results in rashes, flushing, tachycardia and hypotension can occur as an adverse reaction. For this reason, vancomycin should be administered over a 60 minute period.
Ototoxicity and renal toxicity are adverse effects of this therapy.
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult client. At what angle should the nurse administer the medication using the ventrogluteal site?
a) 90 degrees angle
b) 60 degrees angle
c) 75 degrees angle
d) 45 degrees angle