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A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has a history of allergic reactions to penicillin and sulfa drugs. The nurse should identify that which of the following medications is contraindicated for this client?
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Cefazolin is a cephalosporin antibiotic that has a cross-sensitivity with penicillin and should be avoided by clients who are allergic to penicillin.
is incorrect because ciprofloxacin does not have cross-sensitivity with penicillin or sulfa drugs and can be safely administered to this client.
C is incorrect because vancomycin does not have cross-sensitivity with penicillin or sulfa drugs and can be safely administered to this client.
is incorrect because Azithromycin does not have cross-sensitivity with penicillin or sulfa drugs and can be safely administered to this client.
Answer: A. Cefazolin is a cephalosporin antibiotic that has a cross-sensitivity with penicillin and should be avoided by clients who are allergic to penicillin.
B is incorrect because ciprofloxacin does not have cross-sensitivity with penicillin or sulfa drugs and can be safely administered to this client.
C is incorrect because vancomycin does not have cross-sensitivity with penicillin or sulfa drugs and can be safely administered to this client.
D is incorrect because Azithromycin does not have cross-sensitivity with penicillin or sulfa drugs and can be safely administered to this client.