Biology · Pharmacology in Nursing
A patient is ordered to receive IV piperacillin–tazobactam along with IV gentamicin. What is the correct and safe way to administer these medications?
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- 1Mix gentamicin into the piperacillin–tazobactam infusion bag to simplify administration
- 2Use different IV lines for each drug, or if only one line is available, flush the line thoroughly and space the doses at least one hour apart✓
- 3Administer gentamicin first, then start piperacillin–tazobactam 15 minutes later without flushing
- 4Give both medications together through the same IV line at the same time
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Use different IV lines for each drug, or if only one line is available, flush the line thoroughly and space the doses at least one hour apart
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