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Zulu123

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The nurse prepares to assist with beractant (Survanta) administration to an infant who is intubated and mechanically ventilated. After removing the drug from the refrigerator, the nurse will perform which action?
 
  a. Heat the drug in a warmer.
  b. Discard the vial if the product appears light brown.
  c. Shake the vial and draw up the drug dose.
  d. Warm the vial by hand for 8 minutes.

Question 2

The nurse provides teaching for a postpartal woman who will take bisacodyl tablets to help with constipation. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?
 
  a. Crush the tablet if it is difficult to swallow.
  b. Store this medication in a cool, dry place.
  c. Take the tablet with a carbonated beverage.
  d. Take with milk if gastrointestinal upset occurs.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Beractant (Survanta) should be given at room temperature and should be out of the refrigerator for 20 minutes to warm up or warmed in the nurse's hand for 8 minutes. The drug should not be artificially warmed. The drug should not be shaken. The nurse may give off-white to light-brown product.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Bisacodyl tablets should be stored in a cool, dry place. They should not be crushed. It is not necessary to give with a carbonated beverage. Bisacodyl tablets should not be taken within 1 to 2 hours of milk or antacid.





 

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