Certification is the process by which a nongovernmental agen…

Certification is the process by which a nongovernmental agency certifies that an individual licensed to practice as a professional has met certain pre-determined standards specified by that profession.  The acute care nurse practitioner may obtain a national certification through the following agency:

A 45 year old female with a history of drug allergies presen…

A 45 year old female with a history of drug allergies presents with acute renal failure, fever, a maculopapular rash, and pyuria. Lab studies reveal a BUN:Cr  ratio < 20:1 and urine sediment contains WBCs, white cell casts with eosinophilia.  Which of the following is NOT an appropriate intervention? :