In reconstituting an antibiotic in powder form, the nurse: a. ...

[ashley]

In reconstituting an antibiotic in powder form, the nurse:
 
  a. always uses normal saline.
  b. uses as small a gauge needle as is available.
  c. changes the needle used to reconstitute the medication before administering the drug to the client.
  d. always administers the medication intramuscularly.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer oral penicillin and plans to give it to the client:
 
  a. every 12 hours, with breakfast and with dinner.
  b. at bedtime, because it works better on an empty stomach.
  c. with meals to decrease the risk of GI manifestations.
  d. one-to-two hours before meals or two-to-three hours after meals.

[leahm14]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Most often the diluent is sterile water, but you must follow the manufacturer's instructions or those in the current nursing reference.
B Incorrect: An 18-gauge needle is best.
C Correct: The nurse should change the needle, because there may be medication on the outside of the needle. Plus, the needle may have dulled while being inserted through the rubber stopper.
D Incorrect: Not all reconstituted medication is administered IM; most is administered IV.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: Penicillin usually is administered every six hours, but this is determined by the health care provider.
B Incorrect: This is not a nursing action. The time is determined by the prescriber.
C Incorrect: Food may interfere with the absorption of oral penicillin.
D Correct: Oral penicillin should be administered on an empty stomach, because food may interfere with the absorption of oral penicillin.

[ashley]

Thank you!

[leahm14]

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