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LaDunn · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 3-year-old child ingested approximately 20 tablets of iron that were prescribed to the child's mother. The medication that the nurse will prepare to reverse iron is:

1. fomepizole (Antizol).
2. pyridoxine (vitamin B6).
3. deferoxamine (Desferal).
4. sodium bicarbonate.

Question 2

A client is diagnosed with acute poisoning of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). The nurse knows that ion trapping will be the therapy of choice for this medication and prepares to:

1. Insert a nasogastric tube for lavage.
2. Provide supportive therapy.
3. Hang a bag of 100 mL normal saline solution with 100 units regular insulin adjusted to the client's rising blood glucose levels.
4. Administer sodium bicarbonate and furosemide (Lasix) intravenously.

mcni194 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Fomepizole (Antizol) is not the antidote for iron overdose.
Rationale 2: Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is not the antidote for iron overdose.
Rationale 3: Deferoxamine (Desferal) is the antidote for iron overdose.
Rationale 4: Sodium bicarbonate is not the antidote for iron overdose.
Global Rationale: Deferoxamine (Desferal) is the antidote for iron overdose. The remaining drugs do not have this indication.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: This procedure is not used in ion trapping.
Rationale 2: Supportive therapy is not a part of ion trapping.
Rationale 3: This treatment would be used for hypoglycemia, not for ion trapping.
Rationale 4: Forced alkaline diuresis may be used to increase the excretion of acidic drugs like salicylates. A diuretic such as furosemide along with IV sodium bicarbonate makes the urine more alkaline.
Global Rationale: Forced alkaline diuresis may be used to increase the excretion of acidic drugs like salicylates. A diuretic such as furosemide along with IV sodium bicarbonate makes the urine more alkaline. The remaining procedures are not part of ion trapping.