Which assessment is MOST important before administering a patient's first dose of IV ampicillin?

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ACheck serum creatinine level
BAssess for penicillin allergy history
CVerify INR is within normal limits
DEnsure the patient has eaten recently

✓ Correct answer: B. Assess for penicillin allergy history Ampicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic; allergy assessment is mandatory before the first dose to prevent potentially fatal anaphylaxis.

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