NURS3110 - ATI

a nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg iv bolus stat. available is diphenhydramine injection 50 mg/ml. how many mL?

0.5

a nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 3 mg im for agitation. available is haloperidol 5 mg/ml for injection

0.6

A nurse is preparing a medication and calculates the dosage as 1.42 mL. Rounding this amount to he nearest tenth, the nurse should administer how many mL?

1.4 mL

A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 60 mg PO daily. Available is furosemide 40 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer daily?

1.5

a nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone acetate 120 mg im daily. available is methylprednisolone acetate injection 80 mg/ml.

1.5

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.125 mg PO at 9:00 a.m. At which of the following times should the nurse administer the medication?

0900

A nurse is preparing the administer cephalexin 500 mg PO every 6 hr. Available is cephalexin suspension 250mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

10 mL

A nurse is preparing to administer a time - crucial medication to a client at 0800. Which of the following times are appropriate for the nurse to administer the medication? Select all that apply. 0700 0745 0830 0845 0900

0745 0830 30 minutes before or after

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride powder 20 mEq PO in 6 oz of water. How many mL of water should the nurse administer?

180 mL

a nurse is preparing to administer cefotaxime 1 g iv bolus every 12 hr. available is cefotaxime injection 1 g/50 ml. how many should the nurse administer per dose

50

A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin 50 mg/kg/day PO divided in equal doses every 8 hr to a child who weighs 39.6 lb. available is 250 mg/5mL how many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

6

A nurse is preparing a medication and calculates the dosage as 6.25 mL. Rounding this amount to the nearest tenth, the nurse should administer how many mL?

6.3 mL

A nurse is preparing to administer valproic acid 45 mg/kg/day PO divided in equal doses every 8 hr to a child who weighs 66 lbs. Avaliable is valproic acid syrup 250 mg/5 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

9

A nurse is convertive a todder's weight from lb to kg. If the toddler weighs 20 lb 8 oz, what is the toddler's weight in kg

9.3

A nurse is preparing to administer lithium 600 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is lithium carbonate 300 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer?

2

A nurse is preparing to administer quinapril 40 mg PO daily. Available is quinapril 20 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer daily?

2

A nurse is preparing to administer triazolam 0.25 mg PO. Available is triazolam 0.125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

2

A nurse is converting a toddler's weight from lb too kg. if the toddler weighs 17 lb 9 oz, what is the toddler's weight in kg?

8

A nurse is preparing to administer fluoxetine 35 mg PO daily. Available is fluoxetine solution 20 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer daily?

8.8

a nurse is preparing to administer morphine 5 mg subcutaneous to a client. available is morphine 10 mg/ml. how many ml should the nurse administer

0.5

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 325 mg PO every 6 hr. Available is acetaminophen oral suspension 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

10

A nurse is preparing to administer famotidine 20 mg PO every 12 hr. Available is famotidine 40 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

0.5

a nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.125 mg iv bolus stat. available is digoxin injection 0.25 mg/ml. how many ml should the nurse administer

0.5

A nurse is preparing a medication and calculates the dosage as 0.893 mL. Rounding this amount to the nearest hundredth, the nurse should administer how many mL?

0.89 mL

A nurse is preparing to administer famotidine 0.5 mg/kg PO to a child who weighs 50 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose?

11.4

A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 40 mg PO in 0.5 oz of orange juice. How many mL of orange juice should the nurse administer?

15 mL

A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 2,500 mL to infuse over 12 hr. The nurse should administer how many L?

2.5 L

A nurse is reviewing a client's prescriptions. The nurse should contact the provider to clarify which of the following prescriptions? A. Ampicillin 100 mg/kg/day by mouth in 4 equally divided doses B. Phenytoin 300 mg by mouth every 12 hours C. Metronidazole 500 mg IV bolus every 6 hr D. Acetaminophen 325 mg every 6 hr PRN for headache

D. Acetaminophen 325 mg every 6 hr PRN for headache Missing the route

A nurse on a medical unit is assisting with the orientation of a newly licensed nurse. The nurse should remind the newly licensed nurse to have a second nurse review the dosage of which of the following medications prior to administration? Heparin Acetaminophen Acetylcysteine Hydroxychloroquine

Heparin

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about crushing medications. The nurse should explain that which of the following medications can be crushed? Extended-release oxycodone Sublingual nitroglycerine Enteric-coated aspirin Sucralfate tablets

Sucralfate tablets

A nurse is assessing a client following administration of an antibiotic. The nurse should identify that which of the following findings is a manifestation of an anaphylactic reaction to the medication? Swollen lips Hypertension Low heart rate Constipation

Swollen lips

A nurse is preparing administer lorazepam 2mg iv bolus 20 min prior to surgery. Available is lorazepam injection 4 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer

0.5

a nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 40 mg im to a client. available is chlorpromazine 25 mg/ml.

1.6

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride 15 mEq PO every 12 hr. Available is potassium chloride liquid 20 mEq/15 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

11

A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a newly admitted client. The nurse should identify which of the following actions as a part of the assessment phase of the nursing process? A. Asking the client about a history of medication allergies B. Instructing the client about the medication's adverse effects C. Determining whether the medication should be administered with or without meals D. Monitoring the client's response to the medication

A. Asking the client about a history of medication allergies

a nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units subcutaneous every 12 hr. available is hepari injection 20,000 units/ml. how many ml should the nurse administer per dose

0.75

a nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 75 mg subcutaneous every 4 hr prn pain. Available is meperidine injection 100mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose

0.75

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.25 mg iv bolus. Available is digoxin injection 0.25mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer

1

a nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 7 mg iv bolus every 4 hr prn muscle spasm. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/ml. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose

1.4

A nurse is preparing to administer ceftazidime 40 mg/kg IV bolus every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 22 lb. available is injection of 40mg/mL how many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

10

A nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin ethylsuccinate 800 mg PO every 12 hr. Available is erythromycin ethylsuccinate suspension 400mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

10 mL

A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin (Dilantin) 15 mg/kg/day PO divided in equal doses every 8 hr to a client who weighs 120 lb. Available is phenytoin suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

10.9

A nurse is preparing to administer a loading dose of phenytoin (Dilantin) 5 mg/kg/day divided equally ever 12 hr for an infant who weighs 12 lb 4 oz. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose?

13.9

A nurse is preparing to administer cefdinir to a child who weighs 44 lb. the medication reference recommends administering 7 mg/kg PO every 12 hr. How many mg should the nurse plan to administer per dose?

140

A nurse is preparing to administer ethosuximide 750 mg PO daily. Available is ethosuximide syrup 250 mg/tsp. How many mL should the nurse administer?

15

A nurse is preparing to administer gentamicin to a client who weighs 165 lb. the medication reference recommends administering 2 mg/kg IM every 8 hr. how many mg should the nurse plan to administer per dose?

150

A nurse is preparing to administer acyclovir 5 mg/kg IV bolus every 8 hr to a client who weighs 75 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose?

170.5

A nurse is preparing penicillin G benzathine 1,200,000 units IM. Available is penicillin G benzathine injection 600,000 units/ml. How many ML should the nurse administer per dose

2

A nurse is preparing to administer doxycycline 100 mg PO every 12 hr. Available is doxycycline 50 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

2

A nurse is preparing to administer gabapentin 1,800 mg per day divided into three equal doses. The amount available is gabapentin 300 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose?

2

A nurse is preparing to administer zolpidem 10 mg PO at bedtime. Available is zolpidem 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

2

a nurse is preparing to administer methlyprednisolone acetate 40 mg im daily. available is methylprednisolone acetate injection 20 mg/ml

2

a nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 100 mg IV bolus every 8hr. Available is phenytoin injection 50 mg/ml. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose

2

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 250 mcg PO daily. Available is digoxin 0.125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

2 tablets

A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg PO every 6 hr. Available is diphenhydramine syrup 12.5mg/5mL. How many tsp should the nurse administer per dose?

2 tsp

A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 500 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is amoxicillin oral suspension 250 mg/5 mL. How many tsp should the nurse administer per dose?

2 tsp 1 tsp = 5 mL

A nurse is preparing to administer 650 mg of acetaminophen syrup to a client. The amount available is acetaminophen syrup 160mg/5mL. How many tsp should the nurse administer per dose?

4 tsp

A nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin ethylsuccinate (EryPed) 50 mg/kg/day PO divided in equal doses every 6 hr to a toddler who weighs 32 lb. Available is erythromycin ethylsuccinate suspension 200 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

4.5

A nurse is converting an infant's weight from lb to kg. If the infant weighs 10 lb 4 oz, what is the weight in kg?

4.7

A nurse working in a medical - surgical unit is preparing to administer medications to a client. The nurse plans to use two forms of identification to verify that she has the right client. Which of the following actions can the nurse take to identify the client? Select all that apply. A. Compare the name on the client's wristband with the name in the medication administration record (MAR). B. Ask the client to state his date of birth. C. Check the room number in the medication administration record (MAR) with the room number of the client. D. Ask the client to state his name. E. Use the bar code scan to identify the client.

A, B, D, E

A nurse is reviewing a client's prescription. The nurse should contact the provider to clarify which of the following prescriptions? A. Phenytoin 100 mg PO every 8 hr B. Morphine 2.5 mg IV bolus PRN for incisional pain C. Regular insulin 7 units subcutaneous 30 min before breakfast and dinner D. Lisinopril 20 mg PO every 12 hr. Hold for systolic BP less than 110 mm Hg

B. Morphine 2.5 mg IV bolus PRN for incisional pain

A charge nurse is reviewing the types of prescriptions with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse include as an example of a standing prescription? A. Oxycodone 5 mg by mouth every 4 hr as needed for pain B. Furosemide 20 mg IV stat C. Acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth every 6 hr for temperature greater than 38.4° C (101.2° F) D. Diazepam 10 mg IV 30 min prior to procedure

C. Acetaminophen 650 mg by mouth every 6 hr for temperature greater than 38.4° C (101.2° F)

A nurse manager is reviewing a client's medical record and discovers that the client received a double dose of a prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse manager take first? A. Complete an incident report B. Notify the provider about the medication error. C. Assess the client for adverse effects. D. Report the error to the risk manager.

C. Assess the client for adverse effects.

A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about medication reconciliation. Which of the following information should the charge nurse include in the teaching? A. Perform medication reconciliation daily during a client's hospitalization. B. Only newly prescribed medications need to be reviewed during a medication reconciliation. C. Vitamins, supplements, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications should be included in a medication reconciliation. D. The goal of medication reconciliation is to minimize the financial impact of prescription medications to the client.

C. Vitamins, supplements, and over-the-counter (OTC) medications should be included in a medication reconciliation. The nurse needs to include a list of all medications that the client takes, both prescribed and OTC. Medication reconciliation can identify potential interactions between medications and help avoid possible adverse effects.

a nurse is preparing to administer purified protein derivative 5 tuberculin units tu intradermal to a client. Available is 5 tu/0.1mL. How many mL should the nurse administer

0.1

a nurse is preparing to administer vasopressin 5 units im to a client. available is vasopressin 20 units/mL.

0.25 mL

a nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneous to a client. Available is enoxaparin 60 mg/0.6 mL. How many ML should the nurse administer

0.3

a nurse is preparing to administer morphine 4 mg iv bolus every 3 hr prn pain. Available is morphine injection 10 mg/ml. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose

0.4

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium gluconate 2 mEq/kg/day PO every 12 hr to a child who weighs 50 lb. How many mEq should the nurse administer per dose?

22.7

A nurse is preparing to administer magnesium gluconate 270 mg PO. Available is magnesium gluconate liquid 54 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

25

a nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 30 mg iv bolus stat. Available is furosemide injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

3

A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.075 mg PO to a client. Available is levothyroxine 25 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

3 tablets

A nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine hydrochloride 0.5 mg subcutaneous stat. How many mcg should the nurse administer?

500 mcg

A nurse is teaching a class about error - prone abbreviations in medication prescriptions. The nurse should include that which of the following prescriptions has acceptable abbreviations? A. Metoclopramide 10 mg IM Q6H PRN nausea B. Desipramine 100 mg PO QD C. Enoxaparin 30 mg sub q 2 hr before surgery D. MSO4 10 mg IM Q3H PRN pain

Metoclopramide 10 mg IM Q6H PRN nausea

A nurse is preparing to administer methadone 2.5 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is methadone 5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

0.5

A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone 4 mg PO daily. Available is methylprednisolone 8 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer daily?

0.5

A nurse is preparing to administer trazodone 25 mg PO at bedtime. Available is trazadone 50 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

0.5

a nurse is preparing to administer calcitonin 100 units subcutaneous to a client. available is calcitonin 200 units/ml

0.5

A nurse is preparing to administer cephalexin 0.25 g PO every 6 hr. Available is cephalexin 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

0.5 tablets

A nurse is preparing a medication and calculates the dosage as 0.547 mL. Rounding this amount to the nearest hundredth, the nurse should administer how many mL?

0.55 mL

a nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 3 mg iv bolus every 3 hr prn anxiety. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose

0.6

A nurse is transcribing medication prescriptions for a group of clients. Which of the following is the appropriate way for the nurse to record medications that require the use of a decimal point? .4 mL 0.6 mL 8.0 mL 125.0 mL

0.6 mL

A nurse is preparing to administer codeine oral solution 30 mg PO to a client. The amount available is codeine 10mg/5mL. How many Tbsp should the nurse administer?

1 Tbsp

A nurse is preparing to administer sucralfate 1 g PO twice daily to a client. Available is sucralfate 1,000 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

1 tablet

A nurse is preparing to administer tobramycin 2.5 mg/kg IM to a preschooler who weighs 20 kg. Available is tobramycin injection 40 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

1.3

a nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 100 mg IM stat. Available is meperidine injection 75 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer

1.3

A nurse is preparing to administer doxepin 75 mg PO at bedtime. Available is doxepin 50 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

1.5

a nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone acetate 60 mg im every week. Available is methylprednisolone acetate injection 40 mg/ml. how many ml should the nurse administer per dose

1.5

A nurse is preparing to administer gluconate 3 mEq/kg/day PO divided in equal doses every 6 hr to a preschooler who weighs 42 lb. Available is potassium gluconate liquid 20 mEq/15 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

11

A nurse is caring for an infant who weighs 11 lb 4 oz. what is the infant's weighs in lb?

11.25

A nurse is preparing to administer amikacin IM to a client who weighs 176 lb. the medication reference states that the safe dosage range is 7.5 to 15 mg/kg/day divided every 12 to 24 hr. that is the maximum safe dose the nurse should expect to administer per day?

1200

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride (Kaon-CL) 5 mEq/kg/day PO divided in equal doses every 6 hr to a child who weighs 64 lb. Available is potassium chloride liquid 40 mEq/15 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

13.6

A nurse is preparing to administer cefaclor 40 mg/kg/day PO divided in equal doses 8 hr to a child who weighs 48;n. Available is cefaclor suspension 375 mg/5 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose.

3.9

A nurse is preparing to administer amlodipine 10 mg PO once per day to a client. The amount available is amlodipine 2.5 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

4

A nurse is preparing to administer hydromorphone 4 mg PO every 4 hr PRN for pain. Available is hydromorphone oral liquid 1 mg/1 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

4

A nurse is preparing to adminsiter rifampin 0.6 g PO daily. Available is rifampin 150 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer?

4 1 g = 1000 mg

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 225 mcg for a pediatric client who has a heart rate above 90/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to ensure administration of the right dose? Select all that apply A. Validate that the dosage is within the safe range. B. Confirm the medication amount is appropriate for the child. C. Verify that the medication is not expired. D. Check the client's heart rate prior to administration. E. Document the administration in the medication administration record.

A, B

A nurse is preparing to administer glipizide 5 mg PO AC. At which of the following times should the nurse administer the medication? After meals Before meals As needed At bedtime

Before meals

A nurse should use which of the following units when measuring weight?

Gram

A nurse is preparing to administer insulin subcutaneously to a client. The nurse should document the administration of the medication immediately after which of the following actions? A. Taking the insulin from the automated dispensing machine B. Injecting the insulin C. Checking the client's blood glucose level D. Checking the correct dosage of the insulin

Injecting the insulin

A nurse is caring for a client who received lisinopril 30 minutes ago and is now reporting dizziness and headache. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Obtain the client's vital signs. B. Notify the provider. C. Document the client's response in the medical record. D. Tell the client to change positions slowly.

Obtain the client's vital signs.

A nurse is preparing to administer regular insulin 15 units and isophane insulin 40 units subcutaneous at 6:30 a.m. At which of the following times should the nurse administer the medication?

0630

A nurse is preparing to administer codeine 30 mg PO every 4 hr PRN for pain. The client last received the medication at 1 p.m. The earliest the nurse should administer the next dose is at which of the following times 1400 1500 1600 1700

1700

A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin/clavulanate 250 mg PO to a client. Refer to the medication label below (125 mg/5 mL). How many mL should the nurse administer?

10

A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg PO to a client. The amount available is diphenhydramine elixir 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

10

A nurse is preparing albuterol 4 mg PO every 6 hr. Available is albuterol syrup 2 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

10 mL

A nurse is preparing to administer lamivudine 150 mg PO every 12 hr. Available is lamivudine oral solution 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?

15

a nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.25 mg iv bolus stat. available is levothyroxine injection 100 mcg/ml. how many ml should the nurse administer

2.5

A nurse is administrating medications to four clients. The nurse should identify which of the following nursing actions as a part of the evaluation phase of the nursing process? A. Collecting information about a client's pain level following administration of a narcotic B. Taking the blood pressure of a client before administering an antihypertensive medication C. Lowering the level of a client's bed before administering a benzodiazepine medication D. Instructing a client to rinse their mouth following administration of an inhalation corticosteroid

A. Collecting information about a client's pain level following administration of a narcotic

A nurse is providing teaching regarding medication administration to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following is a legal responsibility of a nurse? A. Prescribing the correct dosage B. Modifying the medication regimen C. Reporting medication errors D. Delegating administration to assistive personnel

C. Reporting medication errors

A nurse discovers a medication error in which the client received twice the prescribed amount of medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Notify the provider. B. Complete an incident report. C. Assess the client. D. Report the error to the nurse manager.

Assess the client.

A nurse is preparing to administer a high - alert pain medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform during the planning stage of medication administration? A. Assess the effectiveness of the pain medication. B. Verify the dosage calculation with another nurse. C. Teach the client about the action of the medication. D. Ask the client to state their name and birthdate.

C. Teach the client about the action of the medication.

A nurse is caring for a client who states that his provider told him he is at risk for anaphylaxis following administration of amoxicillin and that he does not understand what this means. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? A. "Anaphylaxis is a predictable and often unavoidable secondary effect that can occur at a usual therapeutic dose." B. "Anaphylaxis will cause you to experience withdrawal symptoms when you discontinue taking the medication." C. "Anaphylaxis is an unusual response that can occur due to an inherited predisposition." D. "Anaphylaxis is a severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction that is life-threatening."

D. "Anaphylaxis is a severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction that is life-threatening."

A nurse is transcribing a provider's prescription for a client. The prescription reads morphine 2 mg IV bolus at 1400. The nurse should recognize this as which of the following types of medication orders? Routine order Stat order PRN order Single order

Single order

A nurse is converting an infant's weight from lb to kg. If the infant weighs 6 lb 2 oz, what is the infant's weights in kg?

2.8

A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water 2 L to infuse over 6 hr. The nurse should administer how many mL?

2000 mL

A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 25 mg/kg/day PO divided in equal doses every 8 hr to a preschooler who weights 43 lb. Avaliable is amoxicillin suspension 250 mg/5 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

3.3

A nurse is preparing to administer amozicillin 30 mg/kg/day PO divided in equal doses every 12 hr to an infant who weighs 5.5 kg. Available is amixicillin suspension 125 mg/5 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

3.3

A nurse is preparing to administer midazolam IM to a client who is preoperative and weighs 132 lb. the medication reference states the safe dosage range is 0.07 to 0.08 mg/kg. that is the max safe dose the nurse should expect to a administer

4.8

A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 5 mg IM at 1715. At which of the following times should the nurse administer the medication?

5:15 PM

A nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. A. Provide client education about the medication. B. Check the expiration date of the medication. C. Verify the dosage of the medication. D. Call the client by name to confirm their identity. E. Ask the client if they have any allergies.

A, B, C, E

A nurse is caring for a client who is to receive topiramate XR 100 mg PO daily. The client tells the nurse that the capsule is too hard to swallow. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Crush the contents of the capsule to administer in a small amount of pudding. B. Request extended-release sprinkles from the pharmacy. C. Ask the charge nurse to clarify the prescription with the provider. D. Withhold the medication until the time for the next dose.

B. Request extended-release sprinkles from the pharmacy.

A nurse is caring for a client who reports severe back pain at 1400. The client's prescriptions include oxycodone extended - release 20 mg PO every 12 hr (last dose received at 600) and oxycodone immediate - release 5 mg PO every 4 hr PRN (last dose received at 2300 the day before). Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Contact the provider to request an order for a different pain medication. B. Administer oxycodone immediate-release 5 mg PO at 1600. C. Administer oxycodone immediate-release 5 mg PO now. D. Contact the provider to request an increase in the oxycodone extended-release dose.

C. Administer oxycodone immediate-release 5 mg PO now.

A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client who has a prescription for decussate sodium 50 mg capsule PO twice daily. The client refuses to take the medication because of nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Administer a docusate sodium capsule rectally. B. Withhold the medication. C. Administer 100 mg docusate sodium with the next scheduled administration. D. Encourage the client to take the medication as the provider prescribed.

B. Withhold the medication

A nurse is preparing to administer epoeiten alfa (Epogen) 50 units/kg subcutaneous to a preschooler who weighs 40 lbs. Available is epoetin alfa 2,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

0.45