NCLEX Practice Questions: Penicillin Allergy and Cefazolin Administration October 9, 2015 By Rana Waqar Leave a Comment Navigating Penicillin Allergy and Cefazolin: A Nurse’s Guide to Safe Medication Administration A client who states that he is allergic to penicillin has an order to receive cefazolin (Ancef). The nurse’s initial response is to: 1. Ask the client if he has taken cefazolin before. 2. Consult with the physician or a clinical pharmacist. 3. Administer cefazolin immediately. 4. Observe the client closely for urticaria. Δ
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