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A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing preterm labor. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer?

Magnesium sulfate

Methylergonovine

Calcium gluconate

Dinoprostone

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Choice A rationale:

Magnesium sulfate is often used to suppress preterm labor by relaxing the uterine smooth muscle.

Choice B rationale:

Methylergonovine is used to prevent or control postpartum hemorrhage and is not typically used for preterm labor.

Choice C rationale:

Calcium gluconate is used to treat magnesium sulfate toxicity and is not typically used for preterm labor.

Choice D rationale:

Dinoprostone is used to ripen the cervix for labor induction, not to suppress preterm labor.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Phenytoin should be administered slowly to avoid adverse effects. Infusing 800 mg over 5 minutes is too rapid and can lead to cardiovascular complications.

Choice B rationale:

Rationale: After administering phenytoin via IV, it's important to flush the IV line with normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) to ensure the medication is fully delivered to the client and to prevent any residual medication from precipitating in the IV line.

Choice C rationale:

Flushing with heparin is not standard practice for administering phenytoin.

Choice D rationale:

Phenytoin should be administered in normal saline, not in D5W (dextrose 5% in water), to avoid precipitation.

A. "I should expect to have up to 12 treatments." B. "I should expect this treatment to cure my illness." C. "I will receive an antianxiety medication during the treatments." D. "I will wake up 2 hours after the treatment."

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is typically administered as a series of treatments, often ranging from 6 to 12 sessions, to achieve optimal therapeutic effects.

Choice B rationale:

ECT can provide relief from severe depressive symptoms, but it is not necessarily considered a "cure" for depression.

Choice C rationale:

ECT is not usually accompanied by antianxiety medication during the treatments.

Choice D rationale:

Recovery from ECT typically occurs within minutes after the treatment, not after 2 hours.

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