Tuesday, December 19, 2017

As you are administering penicillin intravenously, you determine that the patient becomes hypotensive and with a bounding, rapid pulse rate.. Stop the intravenous flow



As you are administering penicillin intravenously, you determine that the patient becomes hypotensive and with a bounding, rapid pulse rate. What is the first thing that you would do?
A- Decrease the rate of the intravenous medication flow.
B- Increase the rate of the intravenous medication flow.
C- Call the doctor.
D- Stop the intravenous flow.

Correct Response: D

This patient is experiencing the signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock which is a severe life threatening allergic response that is often associated with a penicillin allergy or hypersensitivity. The first thing you should do is stop the intravenous flow and respond to this medical emergency which can lead to death. After this you should call the doctor about this episode and inform the doctor of the patient’s current medical status.