Question

65. Antibiotic levofloxacin was ordered to treat the patient with pneumonia. Within 15 minutes after the first dose of antibiotic, the patient complained of having red itching rash on the skin, feeling that his lips became thicker and that he started experiencing dizziness. What is the RN's best action? A. Immediately inform the doctor, hold all medications and inject epinephrine IM as ordered. B. Reassure the patient and give him aspirin as ordered C. Give him alprazolam PO as ordered D. Document the situation and continue observation

Answer 1

Option A.

Immediately inform the doctor hold all medication and inject epinephrine IM as ordered.

Levofloxacin can have severe adverse side effects which causes major health problems of untreated.

When symptoms such as rash on skin,dizziness and sweeping of lips,mouth and tongue are seen the doctor is to be immediately informed and epinephrine is given as ordered because it used to treat allergic reactions by the drugs,foods and other things such as swelling and dizziness and rashes etc.