A nurse is teaching a client Who has a new prescription for regular insulin and NPH insulin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Administer the insulin in two separate injections.
Keep the open vial of insulin at room temperature.
Aspirate the medication prior to administration.
Inject the insulin into a large muscle.
The Correct Answer is B
Regular insulin (short-acting) and NPH insulin (intermediate-acting) can be mixed and administered in the same syringe. This is a common practice when using both types of insulin to simplify the injection process, as long as the client is instructed on proper mixing techniques.
B. Open vials of insulin can be stored at room temperature (typically up to 25°C or 77°F) for a certain period (usually about 28 days) before they need to be refrigerated again. This makes the insulin more comfortable to inject and helps maintain its effectiveness.
C. Aspiration is not recommended for insulin injections due to the risk of injecting into a blood vessel
D. Insulin injections should be administered subcutaneously, not into a large muscle.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Prolonged oral corticosteroid use reduces the body’s secretion of endogenous steroids- cortisol as the body relies on the oral steroids. If abruptly stopped the body experiences severe adrenocortical insufficiency with symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure. Tapering the dose allows the body to readjust and produce cortisol.
A, C, D- Are not effects of abrupt discontinuation of steroids
Correct Answer is C
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A-antacids should be avoided as they decrease the absorption of phenytoin
B flossing teeth is important for maintaining oral hygiene reducing the risk of oral complications of phenytoin-induced gingival hyperplasia
D phenytoin does not cause changes in urine color
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