This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The physician orders a grain and a half of Seconal to help a client sleep. The label on the ... (Read 29 times)

frankwu

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 549
The physician orders a grain and a half of Seconal to help a client sleep. The label on the medica-tion bottle reads Seconal 100 mg. How many capsules should the nurse give the client?
 
  1.
  2. 1
  3.
  4. 2

Question 2

A client is nauseated, has been vomiting for several hours, and needs to receive an antiemetic (anti-nausea) medication. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is accurate?
 
  1. An enteric-coated medication should be given.
  2. Medication will not be absorbed as easily because of the nausea.
  3. A parenteral route is the route of choice.
  4. A rectal suppository must be administered.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Missbam101

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
To calculate this problem, the nurse should first convert the measurements to one system. Be-cause 1 grain = 60 mg, the nurse may multiply 1 by 60 to equal 90 mg. The nurse may then use the following formula for calculating a drug dosage:
90 mg
100 mg x 1 capsule = 0.9 capsules
Because 0.9 of a capsule cannot be administered, it is rounded to 1 capsule. The nurse will ad-minister 1 capsule.
Options 1 and 3 are not correct dosage calculations. Furthermore, capsules cannot be halved.
Option 4 is not a correct dosage calculation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
The parenteral route provides a means of administration when oral medications are contraindi-cated. Onset of action is quicker. There is less cause for embarrassment than with a rectal suppos-itory. An enteric-coated medication is given orally. Because the client is vomiting, the oral route should not be used. Nausea does not affect the rate of absorption. It is inaccurate to state that a rectal suppository must be administered. A rectal suppository is one option. The disadvantage of a rectal suppository is that insertion often causes embarrassment for the client. It is contraindi-cated if there is rectal bleeding or if the client had rectal surgery. Stool in the rectum can impair absorption.




frankwu

  • Member
  • Posts: 549
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Mochi

  • Member
  • Posts: 300
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

Did you know?

Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.

Did you know?

Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library