A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 50 mcg PO to a client. How many milligrams (mg) should the nurse plan to administer?
50 mg
0.5 mg
0.05 mg
500 mg
The Correct Answer is C
A. 50 mg is incorrect because the dose is specified in micrograms (mcg), not milligrams (mg).
B. 0.5 mg is incorrect; the correct conversion from micrograms (mcg) to milligrams (mg) is 0.05 mg.
C. 0.05 mg is correct as it accurately converts 50 mcg of levothyroxine to milligrams.
D. 500 mg is incorrect; it represents a much higher dose than the prescribed 50 mcg of levothyroxine.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Determining the client's response to the medication is important but should occur after ensuring the safety of administering the medication.
B. Documenting medication administration is necessary but should follow the safe administration process.
C. Checking the client for allergies is the first step to ensure the client can safely receive the medication, preventing adverse reactions.
D. Mixing the medication at the client's bedside may be necessary for some medications but is not the initial step in ensuring safe administration.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Sublingual medications are meant to be absorbed under the tongue and should not be administered through an NG tube, which bypasses this route of absorption.
B. Administering the medication under the tongue is the correct route for sublingual administration. It ensures that the medication is allowed to dissolve completely and is not swallowed immediately. This allows for the intended rapid absorption through the sublingual route.
C. If a client has an NG tube and needs a medication that is typically given sublingually, the nurse should administer the medication under the tongue.
D. Dissolving sublingual medication in water for NG tube administration is not appropriate as it alters the intended route of absorption.
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