The nurse is providing care to an older adult who is receiving ...

[Shelles]

The nurse is providing care to an older adult who is receiving antipsychotic therapy. The primary health care provider prescribes an oral liquid concentrate. When administering the drug, the nurse would mix the drug with which of the following?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  A) Fruit juice
  B) Milk
  C) Pudding
  D) Soup
  E) Green leafy vegetables

Question 2

A nurse is required to administer an antipsychotic agent parenterally. After administering the drug, the nurse would ensure that the client remains lying down for which time frame?
 
  A) 15 minutes
  B) 30 minutes
  C) 45 minutes
  D) 60 minutes

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C, D
Feedback:
Oral liquid concentrates are available for patients who can more easily swallow a liquid. To aid in administration to debilitated or elderly patients, oral drugs can be mixed in liquids such as fruit juices, tomato juice, milk, or carbonated beverages. Semisolid foods, such as soups or puddings, may also be used. Green leafy vegetables would be an inappropriate choice based on the usual texture of the food and the inability to mix the drug solution with the food.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
After administering an antipsychotic agent parenterally, the nurse would ensure that the client remains lying down for about 30 minutes.

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