The nurse is continuing to care for the infant.
The nurse has provided teaching to the parents about the prescribed medication. Which of the following statements by the parents indicate an understanding of the teaching?
Select all that apply.
"if our baby vomits after the feeding, we should administer another dose."
"We should expect our baby to urinate less frequently while taking this medicine."
"We should position our baby flat on their back to administer the medication."
"We should avoid diluting the medicine in a bottle of formula."
"We can use a medication syringe to place small amounts of medicine into the side of our baby's mouth."
Correct Answer : D,E
A. If the baby vomits, do not administer another dose without consulting the provider to avoid overdosing.
B. There is no expected reduction in urination with GER medications. If decreased urination occurs, it may indicate dehydration or another issue.
C. The baby should not be positioned flat when administering medication to avoid choking or aspiration.
D. Avoid diluting medication in a formula bottle, as the infant may not finish the bottle, leading to incomplete dosing.
E. Administering medication with a syringe ensures accurate dosing and avoids wasting the medicine.
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Correct Answer is ["12.5"]
Explanation
Dose required per day = 50mg/kg/day × 40 kg = 2000 mg/day
Dose per administration = 2000mg4 doses= 500 mg/dose
Volume to administer:
200mg5ml=40mg/ml
500mg40mg/ml=12.5ml/dose
Correct answer =12.5mL/dose
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Indomethacin: This is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain or inflammation but does not relieve muscle spasms.
B. Baclofen: Baclofen is a muscle relaxant commonly used to manage spasticity in cerebral palsy.
C. Methotrexate: This is an immunosuppressant used for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, not spasticity.
D. Carbamazepine: This is an anticonvulsant used for seizures, not muscle spasticity.
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