paediatric Drugs level 1

A school-aged child with newly diagnosed acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is to undergo induction therapy with prednisone, vincristine, and asparaginase. After several days the child becomes constipated. What does the nurse suspect as the cause? A. Diet, which lacks bulk B. Inactivity, which results from illness C. Vincristine, which decreases peristalsis D. Prednisone, which causes gastric irritability

C. Vincristine, which decreases peristalsis Constipation, which may progress to paralytic ileus, is a side effect of vincristine. Lack of bulk and inactivity each may contribute to constipation, but neither is the primary cause of this child's constipation. Prednisone may cause nausea and vomiting, but it does not cause constipation.

After 3 months of supplemental oral iron therapy, there is no significant increase in an adolescent's hemoglobin level. Iron dextran is prescribed. What is the best way for the nurse to administer this medication? A.With a transdermal needle B. By massaging the injection site C. With the use of the Z-track method D. By administering a local anesthetic first

C. With the use of the Z-track method The Z-track injection method prevents seepage of iron dextran through the needle track, thereby limiting irritation of subcutaneous tissue and staining of the skin. The length of a transdermal needle is too short to reach a muscle; a 1.5-inch (3.8 centimeters) needle is required. Massage will force iron dextran into the subcutaneous tissue, causing irritation and staining. Although an injection may be uncomfortable, a local anesthetic is unnecessary.

An infant with cardiopulmonary disease who displays signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis and pneumonia was admitted to the hospital. What condition is the infant likely to have? A. Poliomyelitis B. Pneumococcal infection C. Meningococcal infection D. Respiratory syncytial virus infection

D. Respiratory syncytial virus infection