Peds Pharmacology

The nurse is providing medication instructions to a parent. Which statement by the parent indicates a need for further instruction?

A pediatrician’s prescription reads “ampicillin sodium 125 mg IV every 6 hours.” The medication label reads “when reconstituted with 7.4 mL 1 g/7.4mL.” The nurse prepares to draw up how many milliliters to administer 1 dose?

A pediatric client with ventricular septal defect repair is placed on a maintenance dosage of digoxin. The dosage is 8mcg/kg/day, and the client’s weight is 7.2 kg. The pediatrician prescribes the digoxin to be given twice daily. The nurse prepares how many mcg of digoxin to administer to the client at each dose?

Sulfisoxazole, 1 g orally twice daily, is prescribed for an adolescent with a UTI. The medication label reads “500-mg tablets.” The nurse has determined that the dosage prescribed is safe. The nurse administers how many tablets per dose to the adolescent?

Penicillin G procaine, 1,000,000 units IM is prescribed for an adolescent with an infection. The medication label reads “1,200,000 units per 2 mL.” The nurse has determined that the dose prescribed is safe. The nurse administers how many mL per dose to the adolescent? Round to the nearest tenth position

The nurse prepares to administer an IM injection to a 4-month-old infant. The nurse selects which best site to administer the injection?

Atropine sulfate, 0.6mg IM, is prescribed for a child preoperatively. The nurse has determined that the dose prescribed is safe and prepares to administer how many mL to the child? *theres a diagram/picture in the book

Betaxolol hydrochloride eye drops have been prescribed for a client with glaucoma. Which nursing action is most appropriate related to monitoring for side and adverse effects of this medication?

The nurse is preparing to administer eye drops. Which interventions should the nurse take to administer the drops? SATA

The nurse prepares a client for ear irrigation as prescribed by the primary health care provider. Which action should the nurse take when performing the procedure?

The nurse is providing instructions to a client who will be self-administering eye drops. To minimize systemic absorption of the eyedrops, the nurse should instruct the client to take which action?

A client is prescribed an eye drop and an eye ointment for the right eye. How should the nurse best administer the medication?

Which medication, if prescribed for the client with glaucoma, should the nurse question?

A miotic medication has been prescribed for the client with glaucoma, and the client asks the nurse about the purpose of the medication. Which response should the nurse provide to the client?

A client was just admitted to the hospital to rule out a gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. The client has brought several bottles of medication prescribed by different specialties. During administration assessment, the client states, “Lately, I have been hearing some roaring sounds in my ears, especially when I am alone.” Which medication would the nurse identify as the cause of the client’s complaint?

In preparation for cataract surgery, the nurse is to administer cyclopentolate eye drops at 9:00 a.m. For surgery that is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. What initial action should the nurse take in relation to the characteristics of the medication action?

Carbidopa-levodopa is prescribed for a client with Parkinson’s disease. The nurse monitors the client for side and adverse effects of the medication. Which finding indicates that the client is experiencing an adverse effect?

The home health nurse visits a client who is taking phenytoin for control of seizures. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the client is taking birth control pills. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who has been diagnosed with the Bell’s palsy. The client has been taking acetaminophen, and acetaminophen overdose is suspected. Which antidote should the nurse prepare for administration if prescribed?

Meperidine has been prescribed for a client to treat pain. Which side and adverse effects should the nurse monitor for? SATA

A client is taking the prescribed dose of phenytoin to control seizures. Results of a phenytoin blood level study reveal a level of 35 mcg/mL. Which finding would be expected as a result of this laboratory result?

The client arrives at the emergency department complaining of back spasms. The states, “I have been taking 2 to 3 aspirin every 4 hours for the last week, and it hasn’t helped my back.” Since acetylsalicylic acid intoxication is suspected, the nurse should assess the client for which manifestation?

A client with trigeminal neuralgia is being treated with carbamazepine, 400mg orally daily. Which value indicates that the client is experiencing an adverse effect to the medication?

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic back pain. Codeine has been prescribed for the client. Specific to this medication, which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care while the client is taking this medication?

The nurse has given medication instructions to a client receiving phenytoin. Which statement indicates that the client has an adequate understanding of the instructions?

A client with myasthenia gravis has become increasingly weaker. The primary health care provider prepares to identify whether the client is reaction to an overdose of the medication (cholinergic crisis) or an increasing severity of the disease (myasthenic crisis). An injection of edrophonium is administered, which finding would indicate that the client is in cholinergic crisis?

A client with trigeminal neuralgia tells the nurse that acetaminophen is taken daily for the relief of generalized discomfort. Which laboratory value would indicate toxicity associated with the medication?

A client has been on treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for 3 weeks. During the administration of etanercept, which is most important for the nurse to assess?

Allopurinol is prescribed for a client and the nurse provides medication instructions to the client. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

Colchicine is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of gout. The nurse reviews the client’s record, knowing that this medication would be used with caution in which disorder?

Alendronate is prescribed for a client with osteoporosis, and the nurse is providing instructions on administration of the medication. Which instructions should the nurse provide?

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client who sustained a skeletal muscle injury and is receiving baclofen. Which instruction should be included in the teaching plan?

The nurse is analyzing the lab studies on a client receiving dantrolene to treat muscle spasms from an injury. Which lab test would identify as an adverse effect associated with the administration of this medication?

Cyclobenzaprine is prescribed for a client for muscle spasms, and the nurse is reviewing the client’s record. Which disorder, if noted in the record, would indicate a need to contact the primary health care provider about the administration of this medication?

In monitoring a client’s response to disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), which assessment findings would the nurse consider acceptable responses? SATA

The nurse is administering an IV dose of methocarbamol to a client with a muscle skeletal injury. For which adverse effect should the nurse monitor?