A mother brings her 18-month-old child into the clinic for a ...

[lb_gilbert]

A mother brings her 18-month-old child into the clinic for a well-baby check-up. A nurse will administer measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) to the child. What dosage will the nurse administer?
 
  A) 1.0 mL subcutaneously
  B) 0.75 mL subcutaneously
  C) 0.5 mL subcutaneously
  D) 0.25 mL subcutaneously

Question 2

The nurse is providing medication teaching to a patient who will begin taking niacin with a bile acid sequestrant. How does the nurse instruct the patient to take these two medications?
 
  A) Both medications should be taken 4 to 6 hours apart.
  B) Both medications should be taken in the morning.
  C) One medication should be taken in the morning but the other is taken at bedtime.
  D) Both medications can be taken at once just before going to bed.

[coyin]

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
The nurse will administer 0.5 mL. This is the recommended dose for adults and children older than 15 months of age.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
When niacin is prescribed with a bile acid sequestrant, the patient should be told to take the two medications 4 to 6 hours apart in the evening, with the niacin normally taken first.

[lb_gilbert]

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[coyin]

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