Question

are the orders safe and appropriate?
azithromycin
500mg, daily
□ yes □ no
ceftriaxone
1g, iv q 24h
□ yes □ no
allopurinol
30mg, po daily
□ yes □ no

Explanation:

To determine if the orders are safe and appropriate, we analyze each medication:

• Azithromycin 500mg daily: A typical adult dose for azithromycin (e.g., for respiratory infections) can include 500mg daily (often as a first - day dose or in some regimens), so this is generally safe/appropriate (Yes).
• Ceftriaxone 1g IV q24h: Ceftriaxone is commonly administered at 1g IV every 24 hours for many infections (e.g., bacterial infections), so this is safe/appropriate (Yes).
• Allopurinol 30mg PO daily: Allopurinol is used to lower uric acid. A starting dose of 30mg daily (especially if adjusted for renal function or patient - specific factors) can be appropriate, so this is safe/appropriate (Yes).

Answer:

azithromycin: Yes
ceftriaxone: Yes
allopurinol: Yes