NUR 231 - Chpt. 3
Pharmacology Assignment
(solved & updated)
An infant's current weight indicates that the maximum safe dose of
acetaminophen is 30 mg by mouth. The health care provider orders 65 mg
to be given, and the nurse administers acetaminophen 65 mg. Who is
legally responsible in the event that the infant has a toxic reaction to the
medication? - answer the nurse
The health care provider orders potassium chloride 40 mEq to be added to
the client's IV solution. The vial reads 10 mEq/5mL. How many milliliters
will be added to the IV solution? - answer 20 mL
The nurse has received an order for a medication to be administered
buccally. Where is the medication administered? - answer cheek
The nurse is repeatedly unsuccessful in starting an IV on a client who
requires antibiotic therapy. The client is prescribed an oral antibiotic.
What is the major disadvantage of the oral route over the parenteral
route? - answer the associated fever will take longer to be resolved
A client has a gastrostomy tube, and the pharmacy has delivered an
extended-release tablet. What is the most appropriate action taken by the
nurse to assure effective administration of the medication? - answer call
the pharmacy to obtain the medication in liquid form
A nurse begins a client interaction by systematically gathering information
on the client's care and eventually evaluating the outcomes of care. Which
represents this continuum of care? - answer nursing process
Which assessment should be made by the nurse before administering a
new medication? - answer determining the client's past medication history
Pharmacology Assignment
(solved & updated)
An infant's current weight indicates that the maximum safe dose of
acetaminophen is 30 mg by mouth. The health care provider orders 65 mg
to be given, and the nurse administers acetaminophen 65 mg. Who is
legally responsible in the event that the infant has a toxic reaction to the
medication? - answer the nurse
The health care provider orders potassium chloride 40 mEq to be added to
the client's IV solution. The vial reads 10 mEq/5mL. How many milliliters
will be added to the IV solution? - answer 20 mL
The nurse has received an order for a medication to be administered
buccally. Where is the medication administered? - answer cheek
The nurse is repeatedly unsuccessful in starting an IV on a client who
requires antibiotic therapy. The client is prescribed an oral antibiotic.
What is the major disadvantage of the oral route over the parenteral
route? - answer the associated fever will take longer to be resolved
A client has a gastrostomy tube, and the pharmacy has delivered an
extended-release tablet. What is the most appropriate action taken by the
nurse to assure effective administration of the medication? - answer call
the pharmacy to obtain the medication in liquid form
A nurse begins a client interaction by systematically gathering information
on the client's care and eventually evaluating the outcomes of care. Which
represents this continuum of care? - answer nursing process
Which assessment should be made by the nurse before administering a
new medication? - answer determining the client's past medication history
