Next Generation NCLEX Practice Questions
Module 8: Pharmacology and Intravenous Therapies
Question. The nurse is preparing to administer 30 milliliters
... [Show More] (mL) of a liquid
medication to an assigned client. What should the nurse do when preparing this
medication? Choose the most likely option for the missing information in the
statements below by choosing from the lists of options.
The nurse should use a medicine cup, pouring liquid into it after placing it on a flat
surface.
The nurse is preparing to administer 30 milliliters (mL) of a liquid
medication to an assigned client. What should the nurse do when
preparing this medication? Choose the most likely option for the
missing information in the statements below by choosing from the lists
of options.
If too much is poured, the nurse should discard the medication per policy.
Question: A topical glucocorticoid preparation has been prescribed for a client
in whom local dermatitis has developed as a result of an insect bite. What
should the nurse include when teaching the client about the medication?
Rub the cream gently into the skin
Cover the site with plastic wrap after applying the cream
Apply an occlusive dressing over the site after applying the cream
Apply the cream in a thick layer over the site of the bite and on 2 inches of surrounding
skin.
RATIONALE:
Topical glucocorticoids can be absorbed into the systemic circulation. Therefore they
should be applied in a thin layer and gently rubbed into the skin. The client is told not to
use occlusive dressings (e.g., bandages, plastic wrap) unless instructed to do so by the
health care provider.
Question: A client with breast cancer who has undergone a mastectomy will
be receiving chemotherapy. The oncologist prescribes allopurinol, 100 mg
orally daily, to be started before the initiation of chemotherapy. The nurse
should tell the client that this medication is used for which purpose?
To prevent nausea
To prevent diarrhea
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