Prescribed is ondansetron 4 mg IV for a client with a central ...

[wenmo]

Prescribed is ondansetron 4 mg IV for a client with a central venous access. The pharmacy provides ondansetron 4 mg in 50 mL of D5W to infuse over 15 minutes. The nurse will program the volumetric infusion pump at:
 
  a. 200 mL/hr. c. 50 mL/hr.
  b. 150 mL/hr. d. 100 mL/hr.

Question 2

A client is receiving chlorpromazine HCl. The nurse understands that this medication is classified as a/an:
 
  a. antiemetic. c. antihistamine.
  b. neuroleptic. d. anticholinergic.

[gstein359]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Cross multiply X/60 min = 50 mL/15 min, which = 15X = 3000. Divide 3000 by 15 = 200 mL/hr, which can be administered at that rate through a CVAD (central venous access device).
B Incorrect: This is an incorrect result.
C Incorrect: This is an incorrect result.
D Incorrect: This is an incorrect result.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not chlorpromazine HCl's classification.
B Correct: Chlorpromazine HCl is a neuroleptic agent.
C Incorrect: This is not chlorpromazine HCl's classification.
D Incorrect: This is not chlorpromazine HCl's classification.

[wenmo]

Great answer, keep it coming

[ricroger]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review