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JMatthes

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The nurse is preparing a dose of Mellaril. What is the highest priority intervention for the nurse while preparing the dose?
 
  a. Draw up the dosage of the liquid in an oral syringe.
  b. Use a 21-gauge needle to administer the injection.
  c. Start a new IV site before administering the drug.
  d. Avoid spilling the liquid on exposed skin.

Question 2

The client is known to have overdosed on a benzodiazepine medication. The nurse anticipates that which medication will most likely be ordered?
 
  a. Tranxene
  b. Romazicon
  c. BuSpar
  d. Librium


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tofugiraffe

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
If Mellaril is allowed to come in contact with exposed skin, contact dermatitis can result.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Romazicon is considered to be the benzodiazepine antagonist.


JMatthes

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Wow, this really help

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