Author Question: The nurse is preparing a medication supplied in a powder form in a vial. Which information would the ... (Read 109 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is preparing a medication supplied in a powder form in a vial. Which information would the nurse require in order to prepare the medication to administer to the client? Select all that apply.

1. Type of diluent needed
2. Amount of diluent to use to reconstitute the medication
3. The concentration of the medication once mixed
4. Actions and uses of the medication
5. Expiration date of the medication once it is reconstituted

Question 2

Which is not a known disadvantage to using an ampule?

1. A risk of minute glass shards falling into the medication after the ampule is opened
2. A risk of injury to the nurse when opening the ampule
3. A risk of contamination of medication even when opened properly
4. Medication being lost in the neck of the ampule if not properly prepared

covalentbond · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,5

The nurse needs to know what type of fluid should be used to mix the powder, because different medications require different diluents. The amount of diluent to add to the powder is generally indicated on the vial, where it will also indicate what the final concentration of the medication will be. Although it is essential for the nurse to know the actions and uses of the medication, it is not required information to prepare the drug. The expiration date of the medication, and the liquid once it is reconstituted, are essential information when preparing the drug.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

The medication will remain sterile if proper technique is followed, so this is not a disadvantage of an ampule. Small shards of glass can fall into the fluid when the neck is snapped from the ampule, which is the reason a filter needle should always be used when withdrawing fluid from an ampule. Small shards of glass could also injure the nurse when the ampule is opened. Proper preparation would include tapping the neck of the ampule to clear the neck of any medication. Not doing this could cause medication to be lost when the ampule is opened.