A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has seizures and is receiving phenytoin in suspension form. Which of the following actions should the nurse take before administering each dose?

Be sure the child has not eaten within the hour

Check the child’s blood pressure

Shake the container vigorously.

Perform mouth care.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

When administering phenytoin in suspension, it is essential to shake the container vigorously to ensure that the medication is well mixed and the correct dose of the active ingredient is given.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale-Warfarin is a coumarin oral anticoagulant. Unlike heparin, warfarin has an onset of action of 4-5 days and requires this duration to give its effect. Before its action takes effect, heparin is required to bridge the gap to prevent clot formation hence the overlap period. IV heparin has no effect on the action of warfarin as an anticoagulant as they have different modes of action

A. A severe allergy to amoxicillin B. A recent history of diarrhea for 3 days C. A history of phlebitis following an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with 10 mEq of potassium chloride D. Serum creatinine 0.8 mg/Dl

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Cefoxitin is a cephalosporin with potential cross reactivity with penicillins (amoxicillin)and hence must be avoided in known history of penicillin allergy
B. A recent history of diarrhea for 3 days is not a contraindication for the administration of cefoxitin.
C. A history of phlebitis following an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with 10 mEq of potassium chloride is not directly related to the administration of cefoxitin.
D. A serum creatinine level of 0.8 mg/dL is within the normal range

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A nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child who has seizures and is receiving phenytoin in suspension form. Which of the following actions should the nurse take before administering each dose?

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is A

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