Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for linezolid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Linezolid risks serotonin syndrome (e.g., agitation), especially with other serotonergic drugs, requiring monitoring. It's given slowly IV, diluted in saline, and dosed daily.