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Save A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this medication? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four - ANSWERA. One (Medications with long half-lives remain at their therapeutic levels between doses for long periods of time. The nurse should expect to administer this medication once a day.) A staff educator is reviewing medication dosages and factors that influence medication metabolism with a group of nurses at an in-service presentation. Which of the following factors should the educator include as a reason to administer lower medication dosages? (Select all that apply.) A. Increased renal secretion B. Increased medication-metabolizing enzymes C. Liver failure D. Peripheral vascular disease E. Concurrent use of medication the same pathway metabolizes - ANSWERC. Liver failure E. Concurrent use of medication the same pathway metabolizes C. Liver failure decreases metabolism and thus increases the concentration of a medication. This requires decreasing the dosage. E. When the same pathway metabolizes two medications, they compete for metabolism, thereby increasing the concentration of one or both medications. This requires decreasing the dosage of one or both A nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) A. Have the client lie on her side. B. Ask the client to look up at the ceiling. C. Tell the client to blink when the drops enter her eye. D. Drop the medication into the center of the client's conjunctival sac. E. Instruct the client to close her eye gently after instillation - ANSWERB. Ask the client to look up at the ceiling.
D. Drop the medication into the center of the client's conjunctival sac. E. Instruct the client to close her eye gently after instillation (B. The client should look upward to keep the drops from falling onto her cornea. D. The nurse should drop the medication into the center of the conjunctival sac to promote distribution. E. The client should close her eye gently to promote distribution of the medication) A nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for transdermal patches. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions? A. "I will clean the site with an alcohol swab before I apply the patch." B. "I will rotate the application sites weekly." C. "I will apply the patch to an area of skin with no hair." D. "I will place the new patch on the site of the old patch. - ANSWERC. "I will apply the patch to an area of skin with no hair." (The client should apply the patch to a hairless area of skin to promote absorption of the medication.) A nurse reviewing a client's medical record notes a new prescription for verifying the trough level of the client's medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior to administering the next dose of medication. B. Verify that the client has been taking the medication for 24 hr before obtaining a blood specimen. C. Ask the client to provide a urine specimen after the next dose of medication. D. Administer the medication,and obtain a blood specimen 30 min late - ANSWERA. Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior to administering the next dose of medication. (To verify trough levels of a medication, the nurse should obtain a blood specimen immediately before administering the next dose of medication.) A nurse is preparing a client's medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in following legal practice guidelines? (Select all that apply.) A. Maintain skill competency. B. Determine the dosage. C. Monitor for adverse effects. D. Safeguard medications. E. Identify the client's diagnosis - ANSWERA. Maintain skill competency. C. Monitor for adverse effects. D. Safeguard medications.
(A. The nurse should inquire about the client's use of herbal products, which often contain caffeine, prior to medication administration because caffeine can affect medication biotransformation C. The nurse should review the client's current health status because new prescriptions can cause alterations in current health status E. The nurse should inquire about food allergies during the preassessment to identify any potential reactions or interactions) A nurse orienting a newly licensed nurse is reviewing the procedure for taking a telephone prescription. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the newly licensed nurse understands the process? A. "A second nurse enters the prescription into the client's medical record." B. "Another nurse should listen to the phone call." C. "The provider can clarify the prescription when he signs the health record." D. "I should omit the 'read back' if this is a one-time prescription - ANSWERB. "Another nurse should listen to the phone call." (A second nurse should listen to a telephone prescription to prevent errors in communication.) A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 1 g by intermittent IV bolus. Available is vancomycin 1 g in 100 mL of dextrose 5% in water (D5W) to infuse over 45 min. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should adjust the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero. - ANSWER A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin 200 mg by intermittent IV bolus. The amount available is clindamycin injection 200 mg in 100 mL 0.9% sodium chloride (0.9% NaCl) to infuse over 30 min. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero. - ANSWER A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 80 mg PO daily. The amount available is furosemide oral solution 10 mg/1 mL. how many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.) - ANSWER A nurse is preparing to administer Haloperidol 2 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is haloperidol 1 mg/tablet. how many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero. - ANSWER A nurse is preparing to administer Amoxicillin 20 mg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 12 hr to a preschooler who weighs 44 lb. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 250 mg/5 mL. how many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.) - ANSWER A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units subcutaneously every 12 hr. The amount available is heparin injection 20,000 units/mL. How many mL should the
nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Do not use a trailing zero. - ANSWER0. A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hr PRN for pain. The amount available is acetaminophen liquid 500 mg/5 mL. how many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero. - ANSWER6. A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 750 mL IV to infuse over 6 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero. - ANSWER A nurse is assessing a client's IV infusion site. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of phlebitis? (Select all that apply.) A. Pallor B. Dampness C. Erythema D. Coolness E. Pain - ANSWERC. Erythema E. Pain (C. Erythema at the insertion site is a manifestation of phlebitis. E.Pain at the insertion site is a manifestation of phlebitis.) A nurse manager is reviewing the facility's policies for IV therapy with the members of his team. The nurse manager should remind the team that which of the following techniques helps minimize the risk of catheter embolism? A. Performing hand hygiene before and after IV insertion B. Rotating IV sites at least every 72 hr C. Minimizing tourniquet time D. Avoiding reinserting the needle into an IV catheter - ANSWERD. Avoiding reinserting the needle into an IV catheter (The nurse manager should remind the members of the team to avoid reinserting the stylet needle into an IV catheter. This action can result in severing the end of the catheter and consequently cause a catheter embolism) A nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for an older adult client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? A. Use a disposable razor to remove excess hair on the extremity. B. Select the back of the client's hand to insert the IV catheter. C. Distend the veins by using a blood pressure cuff. D. Direct the client to raise his arm above his heart - ANSWERC. Distend the veins by using a blood pressure cuff.
A. Administer the prescribed dose. B. Withhold the medication. C. Ask the provider to change the prescription to an oral form. D.Administer an oral antihistamine at the same time - ANSWERB. Withhold the medication. (The nurse should withhold the medication and notify the provider of the client's previous reaction to penicillin so that an alternative antibiotic can be prescribed. Allergic reactions to penicillin can range from mild to severe anaphylaxis, and prior sensitization should be reported to the provider.) A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has a new prescription for an antihypertensive medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse give? A. "Be sure to limit your potassium intake while taking the medication." B. "You should check your blood pressure every 8 hours while taking this medication." C. "Your medication dosage will be increased if you develop tachycardia." D. "Change positions slowly when you move from sitting to standing." - ANSWERD. "Change positions slowly when you move from sitting to standing." (Orthostatic hypotension is a common adverse effect of antihypertensive medications. The client should move slowly to a sitting or standing position and should be taught to sit or lie down if lightheadedness or dizziness occurs) A nurse is reviewing a client's health record and notes that the client experiences permanent extrapyramidal effects caused by a previous medication. The nurse should recognize that the medication affected which of the following systems in the client? A. Cardiovascular B. Immune C. Central nervous D. Gastrointestinal - ANSWERC. Central nervous (The nurse should realize that extrapyramidal effects are movement disorders that can be caused by a number of central nervous system medications, such as typical antipsychotic medications) A nurse is caring for a client who is taking oral Oxycodone The client states he is also taking Ibuprofen in three recommended doses daily. The nurse should identify that an interaction between these two medications will cause which of the following findings? A. A decrease in serum levels of ibuprofen, possibly leading to a need for increased doses of this medication B. A decrease in serum levels of oxycodone, possibly leading to a need for increased doses of this medication C. An increase in the expected therapeutic effect of both medications D. An increase in expected adverse effects for both medications - ANSWERC. An increase in the expected therapeutic effect of both medications
(These medications work together to increase the pain-relieving effects of both medications. Oxycodone is a narcotic analgesic, and ibuprofen is an NSAID. They work by different mechanisms, but pain is better relieved when they are taken together) A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a 4-month-old infant. Which of the following pharmacokinetic principles should the nurse consider when administering medications to this client? (Select all that apply.) A. Infants have a more rapid gastric emptying time. B. Infants have immature liver function. C. Infants' blood-brain barrier is poorly developed. D. Infants have an increased ability to absorb topical medications. E. Infants have an increased number of protein-binding sites. - ANSWERB. Infants have immature liver function. C. Infants' blood-brain barrier is poorly developed. D. Infants have an increased ability to absorb topical medications. (B. Infants have immature liver function until 1 year of age. The nurse should administer medications the liver metabolizes in smaller dosages. C. Infants have a poorly developed blood-brain barrier, which places them at risk for adverse effects from medications that pass through the blood-brain barrier. The nurse should administer these medications in smaller dosages. D. Because infants have more blood flowing to the skin and their skin is thin, their medication absorption is increased, making them prone to toxicity from topical medications) A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the medical record of a client who is pregnant and is at her first prenatal visit. Which of the following immunizations may the nurse administer safely to this client? A. Varicella vaccine B. Rubella vaccine C. Inactivated influenza vaccine D. Measles vaccine - ANSWERC. Inactivated influenza vaccine (During influenza season, providers recommend the inactivated influenza vaccine for women who are pregnant) A nurse on a medical-surgical unit administers a hypnotic medication to an older adult client at 2100. The next morning, the client is drowsy and wants to sleep instead of eating breakfast. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as a possible reason for the client's drowsiness? A. Reduced cardiac function B. First-pass effect C. Reduced hepatic function
D. "Monitor for weight gain while taking this medication." - ANSWERA. "It can take several weeks before you feel like the medication is helping." (Paroxetine can take 1 to 4 weeks before the client reaches full therapeutic benefit.) A nurse is caring for a client who takes Paroxetine to treat PTSD and reports that he grinds his teeth during the night. The nurse should identify which of the following interventions to manage Bruxism? (Select all that apply.) A. Concurrent administration of buspirone B. Administration of a different SSRI C. Use of a mouth guard D. Changing to a different class of antidepressant medication E. Increasing the dose of paroxetine - ANSWERA. Concurrent administration of buspirone C. Use of a mouth guard D. Changing to a different class of antidepressant medication (A. Concurrent administration of a low dose of buspirone is an effective measure to manage the adverse effects of paroxetine C.Using a mouth guard during sleep can decrease the risk for oral damage resulting from bruxism. D. Changing to different class of antidepressant medication that does not have the adverse effect of bruxism is an effective measure) A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for Phenelzine for the treatment of depression. Which of the following indicates that the client has developed an adverse effect of this medication? A. Orthostatic hypotension B. Hearing loss C. Gastrointestinal bleeding D. Weight loss - ANSWERA. Orthostatic hypotension (Orthostatic hypotension is an adverse of effect of mAOIs, including phenelzine.) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for Amitriptyline for treatment of depression. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. Expect therapeutic effects in 24 to 48 hr. B. Discontinue the medication after a week of improved mood. C. Change positions slowly to minimize dizziness. D. Decrease dietary fiber intake to control diarrhea. E. Chew sugarless gum to prevent dry mouth - ANSWERC. Change positions slowly to minimize dizziness. E. Chew sugarless gum to prevent dry mouth
(C. Changing positions slowly helps prevent orthostatic hypotension, which is an adverse effect of amitriptyline E. Chewing sugarless gum can minimize dry mouth, which is an adverse effect of amitriptyline) A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for Fluoxetine for PTSD. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "You may have a decreased desire for intimacy while taking this medication." B. "You should take this medication at bedtime to help promote sleep." C. "You will have fewer urinary adverse effects if you urinate just before taking this medication." D. "You'll need to wear sunglasses when outdoors due to the light sensitivity caused by this medication. - ANSWERA. "You may have a decreased desire for intimacy while taking this medication." (Decreased libido is a potential adverse effect of fluoxetine and other SSRIs) A nurse is caring for a client who has Depression and a new prescription for Venlafaxine. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor this client? (Select all that apply) A. Cough B. Dizziness C. Decreased libido D. Alopecia E. hypotension - ANSWERA. Cough B. Dizziness C. Decreased libido (A.Cough and dyspnea can indicate that the client has developed bronchitis, which is an adverse effect of venlafaxine. B.Dizziness is a common adverse effect of venlafaxine. C.Sexual dysfunction, such as decreased) A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking Sertraline for the past 2 days. Which of the following assessment findings should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client is developing Serotonin syndrome? A. Bruising B. Fever C. Abdominal pain D. Rash - ANSWERB. Fever
(A.Treatment with valproic acid can result in thrombocytopenia. The client's thrombocyte count should be monitored periodically. C.Treatment with valproic acid can result in pancreatitis. The client's amylase should be monitored periodically. D.Treatment with valproic acid can result in hepatotoxicity. The client's liver function should be monitored periodically.) A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a female client who has Bipolar disorder and a new prescription for Carbamazepine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. "This medication can safely be taken during pregnancy." B. "Eliminate grapefruit juice from your diet." C. "You will need to have a complete blood count and carbamazepine levels drawn periodically." D. "Notify your provider if you develop a rash." E. "Avoid driving for the first few days after starting this medication. - ANSWERB. "Eliminate grapefruit juice from your diet." C. "You will need to have a complete blood count and carbamazepine levels drawn periodically." D. "Notify your provider if you develop a rash." E. "Avoid driving for the first few days after starting this medication. (B. Grapefruit juice affects carbamazepine metabolism and should be avoided. C. Carbamazepine blood levels and the CBC should be monitored during therapy. The client is at risk for bone marrow depression while taking carbamazepine and should notify the provider for a sore throat or other manifestations of an infection. D. Carbamazepine can cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which can be fatal. The client should notify the provider promptly if a rash occurs. E. CNS effects such as drowsiness or dizziness can occur early in treatment with carbamazepine and the client should avoid activities requiring alertness until these effects subside) A nurse is teaching a client who has schizophrenia strategies to cope with anticholinergic effects of Fluphenazine. Which of the following should the nurse suggest to the client to minimize anticholinergic effects? A. Take the medication in the morning to prevent insomnia.
B. Chew sugarless gum to moisten the mouth. C. Use cooling measures to decrease fever. D. Take an antacid to relieve nausea - ANSWERB. Chew sugarless gum to moisten the mouth. (Chewing sugarless gum can help the client cope with dry mouth, a potential anticholinergic effect of fluphenazine) A nurse is assessing a male client who recently began taking Haloperidol. Which of the following findings is the highest priority to report to the provider? A. Shuffling gait B. Neck spasms C. Drowsiness D. Impotence - ANSWERB. Neck spasms (Neck spasms are an indication of acute dystonia which is a crisis situation requiring rapid treatment. This is the greatest risk to the client and is therefore the priority finding.) A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for Clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "You should have a high-carbohydrate snack between meals and at bedtime." B. "You are likely to develop hand tremors if you take this medication for a long period of time." C. "You may experience temporary numbness of your mouth after each dose." D."You should have your white blood cell count monitored every week. - ANSWERD."You should have your white blood cell count monitored every week. (Due to the risk for fatal agranulocytosis weekly monitoring of the client's WBC count is recommended while taking clozapine) A nurse is providing teaching for a male client who has Schizophrenia and is taking Risperidone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "Add extra snacks to your diet to prevent weight loss." B. "Notify the provider if you develop breast enlargement." C. "You may begin to have mild seizures while taking this medication." D." This medication is likely to increase your libido." - ANSWERB. "Notify the provider if you develop breast enlargement." (Gynecomastia (breast enlargement) and galactorrhea can occur due to an increase in prolactin levels while taking risperidone. The client should inform the provider if these manifestations occur.) A nurse is preparing to perform a follow-up assessment on a client who takes Chlorpromazine for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The nurse should expect to find the greatest improvement in which of the following manifestations? (Select all that apply.)
B. Liver damage C. Seizure activity D. Adrenal insufficiency - ANSWERB. Liver damage (Liver damage is an adverse effect of atomoxetine. The nurse should monitor for manifestations such as jaundice, upper abdominal tenderness, darkening of urine, and elevated liver enzymes) A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child about transdermal Methylphenidate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Apply one patch twice per day. B. Leave the patch on for 9 hr. C. Apply the patch to the child's waist. D. Use opened tray within 6 months. - ANSWERB. Leave the patch on for 9 hr. (Transdermal methylphenidate is administered for 9 hr/day.) A nurse is teaching a school-age child and his parents about a new prescription for Lisdexamfetamine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) A. An adverse effect of this medication is CNS stimulation. B. Administer the medication before bedtime. C. Monitor blood pressure while taking this medication. D. Therapeutic effects of this medication will take 1 to 3 weeks to fully develop. E. This medication raises the levels of dopamine in the brain - ANSWERA. An adverse effect of this medication is CNS stimulation. C. Monitor blood pressure while taking this medication. E. This medication raises the levels of dopamine in the brain (A. An adverse effect of lisdexamfetamine is CNS stimulation such as insomnia and restlessness. C. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor his blood pressure due to potential cardiovascular effects of lisdexamfetamine. E. Lisdexamfetamine, a CNS stimulant, works by raising the levels of norepinephrine and dopamine in the CNS) A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is withdrawing from alcohol and has a new prescription for Propranolol. Which of the following information should the nurse to include in the teaching? A. Increases the risk for seizure activity B. Provides a form of aversion therapy C. Decreases cravings D. Results in mild hypertension - ANSWERC. Decreases cravings
(Propranolol is an adjunct medication used during withdrawal to decrease the client's craving for alcohol) A charge nurse is planning a staff education session to discuss medications used during the care of a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the charge nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.) A. Lorazepam B. Diazepam C. Disulfiram D. Naltrexone E. Acamprosate - ANSWERA. Lorazepam B. Diazepam (A. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used during alcohol withdrawal to decrease anxiety and reduce the risk for seizures. B. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used during alcohol withdrawal to decrease anxiety and reduce the risk for seizure) A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for Clonidine to assist with maintenance of abstinence from opioids. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? A. Diarrhea B. Dry mouth C. Insomnia D. Hypertension - ANSWERB. Dry mouth (Dry mouth is a common adverse effect associated with clonidine use) A nurse is teaching a female client who has tobacco use disorder about Nicotine replacement therapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? A. "I should avoid eating right before I chew a piece of nicotine gum." B. "I will need to stop using the nicotine gum after 1 year." C. "I know that nicotine gum is a safe alternative to smoking if I become pregnant." D. "I must chew the nicotine gum quickly for about 15 minutes. - ANSWERA (The client should avoid eating or drinking 15 min prior to and while chewing the nicotine gum) A nurse in an acute mental health facility is caring for a client who is experiencing withdrawal from Opioid use and has a new prescription for Clonidine. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the priority? A. Administer the clonidine on the prescribed schedule. B. Provide ice chips at the client's bedside. C. Educate the client on the effects of clonidine. D. Obtain baseline vital signs - ANSWERD (Assessment is the initial step of the nursing process. Obtaining the client's baseline vital signs is the priority nursing action)
A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for oxcarbazepine with a female client who has partial seizures. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A."Use caution if given a prescription for a diuretic medication." B."Consider using an alternate form of contraception if you are using oral contraceptives." C."Chew gum to increase saliva production." D."Avoid driving until you see how the medication affects you." E."Notify your provider if you develop a skin rash - ANSWERa, b, d, e (A. Diuretic medications are administered with caution because of the high risk for hyponatremia when taking oxcarbazepine. B. An alternate form of contraception is recommended for clients taking oral contraceptives because oxcarbazepine decreases oral contraceptive levels D. The client should avoid driving if CNS effects of dizziness, drowsiness, and double vision develop. E. The client should notify the provider if a skin rash occurs because life-threatening skin disorders can develop.) A nurse is instructing a client who has a new prescription for Timolol how to insert eye drops. The nurse should instruct the client to press on which of the following areas to prevent systemic absorption of the medication? A. Bony orbit B. Nasolacrimal duct C. Conjunctival sac D. Outer canthus - ANSWERB (Pressing on the nasolacrimal duct blocks the lacrimal punctum and prevents systemic absorption of the medication) A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Brimonidine ophthalmic drops and wears soft contact lenses. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "This medication can stain your contacts." B. "This medication can cause your pupils to constrict." C. "This medication can absorb into your contacts." D. "This medication can slow your heart rate." - ANSWERC (Brimonidine can absorb into soft contact lenses. The client should remove his contacts then instill the medication and wait at least 15 min before putting in his contacts back in.) A nurse in an emergency unit is reviewing the medical record of a client who is being evaluated for angle-closure Glaucoma. Which of the following findings are indicative of this condition? A. Insidious onset of painless loss of vision
B. Gradual reduction in peripheral vision C. Severe pain around eyes D. Intraocular pressure 12mm Hg - ANSWERC (Severe pain around eyes that radiates over the face is a manifestation of acute angle-closure glaucoma) A nurse is teaching a client about preventing Otitis Externa. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped swab daily B. Place earplugs in the ears when sleeping at night. C. Use a cool water irrigation solution to remove earwax. D. Tip the head to the side to remove water from the ears after showering - ANSWERD (The client should remove water from the ear after showering or swimming to reduce the risk for otitis externa) A nurse in a provider's office is instructing a parent of a toddler how to administer ear drops. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A."Place the child on his unaffected side when you are ready to administer the medication." B."Warm the medication by gently rolling it between your hands for a few minutes." C."Gently shake medication that is in suspension form." D."keep the child on his side for 5 minutes after instillation of the ear drops." E."Tightly pack the ear with cotton after instillation of the ear drops. - ANSWERa, b, c, d (A. The parent should have the child on his unaffected side to allow access to the affected ear and to promote drainage of the medication by gravity into the ear. B. The parent should warm the medication by rolling it between his hands. Administering the medication cold can cause dizziness. C. The parent should gently shake medication that is in suspension form to evenly- disperse the medication. D.The parent should keep the child on his side to promote drainage of the medication by gravity into the ear) A nurse in the operating room is caring for a client who received a dose of Succinylcholine. During the operation, the client suddenly develops rigidity, and his body temperature begins to rise. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? A. Neostigmine B. Naloxone C. Dantrolene
