The physician orders cefepime (Maxipime) for a client. What is a priority question for the nurse to ask the client prior to administration of this drug?

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Cefepime is a cephalosporin antibiotic, so it is important to screen for penicillin allergies since individuals with a history of penicillin allergy may also have a cross-sensitivity to cephalosporins.

The Physician Orders Cefepime (Maxipime) for a Client