A client is prescribed 20 mg of a medication in two divided ...

[kellyjaisingh]

A client is prescribed 20 mg of a medication in two divided doses. The pharmacy supplies the medication as 20 mg/5 mL syringes. The client should receive an individual dose of:
 
  a. 2.5 mL. c. 0.5 mL.
  b. the entire syringe. d. 10 mL.

Question 2

An unconscious hospitalized client is receiving an anticholinergic agent. The nurse should:
 
  a. change the client's position every two hours.
  b. be sure the client's call bell is within his reach.
  c. provide frequent mouth care.
  d. encourage family to stay with the client.

[smrerig]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: 10 mg divided by 20 mg = 0.5 x 5 mL = 2.5 mL.
B Incorrect: This would be twice the prescribed individual dose, or the entire daily dose.
C Incorrect: This is an inaccurate calculation.
D Incorrect: This would provide 40 mg of medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Although appropriate for an unconscious client, this is not specific to his drug therapy.
B Incorrect: Although appropriate for all clients, this client is unconscious.
C Correct: Dry mouth is an adverse effect of anticholinergic agents and also the client is n.p.o. due to his unconscious state, so frequent mouth care is imperative.
D Incorrect: Although appropriate, this is not the priority for this client with the information provided.

[kellyjaisingh]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[smrerig]

Great! Please up vote