A nurse is caring for an infant in a provider's office. Medical History Diagnosis: Nurse's Notes Upper respiratory infection Provider prescriptions: Vital Signs • Amoxicillin and clavulanate suspension 225 mg PO twice daily for 10 days Ibuprofen liquid 50 mg PO every 6 to 8 hr, maximum 4 times daily, to treat fever Which of the following actions should the nurse take next to provide appropriate care for the infant?

Administer the Amoxicillin and clavulanate suspension immediately

Administer the Ibuprofen liquid immediately

Wait and monitor the infant's symptoms before administering any medication

Contact the provider to clarify the dosage and frequency of medication administration

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Contact the provider to clarify the dosage and frequency of medication administration.
The nurse should always verify the dosage and frequency of medication administration with the provider before administering any medication to ensure the safety and well-being of the infant.
Choice A is not an answer because the nurse should verify the dosage and frequency with the provider before administering any medication.
Choice B is not an answer because the nurse should verify the dosage and frequency with the provider before administering any medication.
Choice C is not an answer because waiting and monitoring the infant’s symptoms does not address the need to verify the dosage and frequency of medication administration with the provider.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Tinea pedis is a fungal infection that aﬀects the skin on the feet and is commonly known as an athlete’s foot.
Choice A, Shingles, is incorrect because shingles are a viral infection that causes a
painful rash.
Choice B, Valley fever, is incorrect because valley fever is a fungal infection that aﬀects the lungs.
Choice C, Fever blister, is incorrect because fever blisters are caused by the herpes simplex virus and typically appear on or around the lips.

A. Administer N-acetylcysteine. B. Initiate chelation therapy with deferoxamine. C. Perform gastric lavage with activated charcoal. D. Induce vomiting with syrup of ipecac.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Activated charcoal should be given as soon as possible to help absorb the acetylsalicylic acid in the gastrointestinal tract.
Choice A is not an answer because N-acetylcysteine is used to treat acetaminophen overdose, not acetylsalicylic acid overdose.
Choice B is not an answer because chelation therapy with deferoxamine is used to treat iron poisoning, not acetylsalicylic acid overdose.
Choice D is not an answer because inducing vomiting with syrup of ipecac is no longer recommended for the treatment of poisoning due to the potential for harm and lack of evidence of beneﬁt.

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A nurse is caring for a child who has tinea pedis. The child's parent asks the nurse what this infection is commonly called. The nurse should respond with which of the following common names?

Correct Answer is D

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A nurse is planning care for a client who ingested a large amount of acetylsalicylic acid. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer is C

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