Author Question: The client is to receive 200 mg of a medication. There are 100-mg scored tablets available. The ... (Read 34 times)

Pineappleeh · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The client is to receive 200 mg of a medication. There are 100-mg scored tablets available. The nurse prepares:

A. 0.5 tablet
B. 1 tablet
C. 2 tablets
D. 3 tablets

Question 2

An appropriate technique for the nurse to tell the client to implement before obtaining a sputum specimen is to:

A. Use mouthwash before the collection
B. Splint the surgical incision before coughing
C. Try to obtain a sample immediately after eating
D. Take a deep breath, cough hard, and expectorate

blazinlyss · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Dose Ordered Amount on Hand = Amount to Administer
Dose on Hand

200 mg x = x = 200x = 2 Tablets
100 mg 100

Answer to Question 2

B
B. If client has a surgical incision or localized area of discomfort, have client place hands firmly over affected area or place pillow over area. Splinting of painful area minimizes muscular stretching and discomfort during coughing and thus makes cough more productive.
A. For expectorant specimen, have client rinse mouth or brush teeth with water. Client should not use mouthwash or toothpaste because they may decrease viability of microorganisms and culture results.
C. Wait 1 to 2 hours after eating.
D. After a series of deep breaths, ask client to cough after full inhalation.