Which of the following medication should be administered whole (e.g., not divided or crushed for administration)?
A scored tablet
A capsule
An unscored tablet
A lozenge
The Correct Answer is C
A scored tablet has a line or groove that allows it to be easily split into two or more parts. A capsule can be opened and its contents can be mixed with food or liquid for administration. A lozenge is designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth. An unscored tablet, on the other hand, is not designed to be divided or crushed and should be administered whole.
A. A scored tablet is incorrect because it can be split into two or more parts.
B. A capsule is incorrect because it can be opened and its contents can be mixed with food or liquid for administration.
C. An unscored tablet is the correct answer.
D. A lozenge is incorrect because it is designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
To determine the correct answer, we need to calculate the total volume of iron supplement that the nurse should administer in a day based on the prescribed dosage.
The nurse is instructed to administer 60 mEq of iron supplement three times a day (tid). The iron supplement bottle contains 30 mEq in 10 ml.
First, we need to determine the volume of supplement required for each dose:
Volume per dose = Total dosage / Number of doses per day Volume per dose = 60 mEq / 3 doses per day
Volume per dose = 20 mEq
Next, we need to calculate the total volume of supplements to be administered in a day:
Total volume per day = Volume per dose × Number of doses per day
Total volume per day = 20 mEq × 3 doses per day Total volume per day = 60 ml
Therefore, the correct answer is a. 60 ml. The nurse should administer 60 ml of the iron supplement in a day, dividing it into three equal doses of 20 ml each.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
The infusion started at 8:45 a.m. and the volume of fluid that will be left at 10:00 a.m. is being calculated. The time difference between these two points is 1 hour and 15 minutes or 75 minutes. At a flow rate of 2 mL/min, the volume of fluid infused in 75 minutes is 2 mL/min * 75 min = 150 mL.
Since the initial volume of fluid was 1500 mL, the volume of fluid left at 10:00 a.m. is 1500 mL - 150 mL = 1350 mL.
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