A nurse is reviewing a client's new prescription for indomethacin 100 mg PO now, then 50 mg PO TID with food for pain relief. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
Administer the medication twice daily.
Administer the medication as needed for pain.
Administer the medication 2 hr after meals.
Administer a loading dose of 100 mg PO.
Administer the medication with a snack.
Correct Answer : D,E
A. Administer the medication twice daily. - No, the prescription states 50 mg PO TID (three times a day), not twice daily.
B. Administer the medication as needed for pain. - No, the prescription specifies a scheduled regimen, not PRN (as needed).
C. Administer the medication 2 hours after meals. - No, the prescription advises taking it with food, not after meals.
D. Administer a loading dose of 100 mg PO. - Yes, the initial dose is 100 mg PO now.
E. Administer the medication with a snack. - Yes, the prescription advises taking it with food, so administering it with a snack aligns with this instruction.
Nursing Test Bank
Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams
Related Questions
Correct Answer is ["2.1"]
Explanation
To calculate the dosage of tobramycin for a client who weighs 85 kg, first we need to find the total daily dose by multiplying the weight by the dose per kg: 85 kg x 3 mg/kg/day = 255 mg/day.
Then, we need to divide the total daily dose by the number of doses per day to get the dose per administration: 255 mg/day / 3 doses/day = 85 mg/dose.
Finally, we need to use the concentration of the available solution to find the volume per dose by dividing the dose by the concentration: 85 mg/dose / 40 mg/mL = 2.125 mL/dose.
The nurse should administer 2.1 mL of tobramycin per dose to the client.
Correct Answer is ["0.71"]
Explanation
To calculate the correct dose of ceftriaxone for an adult client with a gonococcal infection, the nurse should use the following formula:
Dose (mg) / Concentration (mg/mL) = Volume (mL)
Plugging in the values from the question, we get:
250 mg / 350 mg/mL = 0.71 mL
Therefore, the nurse should administer 0.71 mL of the reconstituted medication to the client.
Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.
Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today
Report Wrong Answer on the Current Question
Do you disagree with the answer? If yes, what is your expected answer? Explain.
Kindly be descriptive with the issue you are facing.
