This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When administering phenytoin (Dilantin) through the patient's IV line, the nurse carefully flushes ... (Read 19 times)

Themember4

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 538
on: Jul 23, 2018
When administering phenytoin (Dilantin) through the patient's IV line, the nurse carefully flushes the IV with normal saline before and afterward to avoid crystal formation of the medication that occurs when it mixes with dextrose in water (D5W) solution.
 
  Which type of drug interaction is the nurse being careful to avoid?
  a.
  Antagonism
  b.
  Potentiation
  c.
  Synergism
  d.
  Incompatibility

Question 2

The nurse is noting an order for a medication to be given TID. Which times will the nurse plan to administer the medication to the patient?
 
  a. 9 A.M., 1 P.M., 5 P.M. and 10 P.M.
  b. 9 A.M. and 9 P.M.
  c. 9 A.M., 1 P.M. and 5 P.M.
  d. Nightly before the patient goes to sleep


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

yeungji

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 319
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
When medications combine to form crystals or adverse chemical reactions, the result is a drug incompatibility. Compatibility must be assessed prior to medication preparation and administration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
TID indicates that the medication is to be administered three times daily. Common times for TID medications are 9 A.M., 1 P.M. and 5 P.M.


Themember4

  • Member
  • Posts: 538
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

kilada

  • Member
  • Posts: 311
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.

Did you know?

On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.

Dial-A-Flo in-line device to regulate IV flow. Dial-A-Flo in-line device to regulate IV flow.
Cystostomy. An artificial opening is made through the urinary bladder wall during this procedure. As Cystostomy. An artificial opening is made through the urinary bladder wall during this procedure. As
Patient teaching: vascular assessment Patient teaching: vascular assessment
Patient Physical Status Classification Patient Physical Status Classification
Video: Interview with Person who has Schizophrenia

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library