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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for artreonam to treat a respiratory tract infection. Which of the
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A nurse is caring for a client who is going to take aztreonam to treat a respiratory tract infection.

Aztreonam is an antibiotic with gram-negative bacteria coverage for various types of infections in the body. It belongs to the class of antibiotics called carbapenem antibiotics.

Aztreonam is excreted through kidneys so, this drug is contraindicated in renal impairment.

Answer - a nurse should recognize any past or present history of renal impairment and report to the provider.

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