NURSING HEALTH ASS Module 8: Pharmacology and Intravenous Therapies

Module 8: Pharmacology and Intravenous Therapies Question. The nurse is preparing to administer 30 milliliters (mL) of a liquid medication to an assigned client. What should the nurse do when preparing this medication? Choose the most likely option for the missing information in the statements below by choosing from the lists of options. The nurse should use a medicine cup, pouring liquid into it after placing it on a flat surface. The nurse is preparing to administer 30 milliliters (mL) of a liquid medication to an assigned client. What should the nurse do when preparing this medication? Choose the most likely option for the missing information in the statements below by choosing from the lists of options. If too much is poured, the nurse should discard the medication per policy. Question: A topical glucocorticoid preparation has been prescribed for a client in whom local dermatitis has developed as a result of an insect bite. What should the nurse include when teaching the client about the medication? Rub the cream gently into the skin Cover the site with plastic wrap after applying the cream Apply an occlusive dressing over the site after applying the cream Apply the cream in a thick layer over the site of the bite and on 2 inches of surrounding skin. RATIONALE: Topical glucocorticoids can be absorbed into the systemic circulation. Therefore they should be applied in a thin layer and gently rubbed into the skin. The client is told not to use occlusive dressings (e.g., bandages, plastic wrap) unless instructed to do so by the health care provider. Question: A client with breast cancer who has undergone a mastectomy will be receiving chemotherapy. The oncologist prescribes allopurinol, 100 mg orally daily, to be started before the initiation of chemotherapy. The nurse should tell the client that this medication is used for which purpose? To prevent nausea To prevent diarrhea To reduce postoperati