ATI PN Management 2020
ATI PN Management 2020 ( 86 Questions)
A nurse is preparing to reconstitute amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium oral suspension to administer to a client who has a respiratory tract infection. According to the label, which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Refer to the medication label below.)
Discard any remaining medication after 10 days:This is the correct action according to the label. The label specifies that the reconstituted suspension should be discarded after 10 days, emphasizing the importance of not using the medication beyond that period for safety reasons.
Use 0.9% sodium chloride solution as a diluent:The label does not mention the use of 0.9% sodium chloride solution. It specifically provides directions for adding water for reconstitution. Therefore, using sodium chloride solution is not consistent with the instructions.
Roll the vial gently in hands to mix the medication:
The label instructs to "Shake vigorously" to wet the powder, not to roll it gently. Shaking is the recommended method for mixing the medication according to the label.
tore the medication at room temperature following reconstitution:The label clearly states that the reconstituted suspension "Must be refrigerated." Storing it at room temperature contradicts the provided instructions
A. Discard any remaining medication after 10 days:
This is the correct action according to the label. The label specifies that the reconstituted suspension should be discarded after 10 days, emphasizing the importance of not using the medication beyond that period for safety reasons.
B. Use 0.9% sodium chloride solution as a diluent:
The label does not mention the use of 0.9% sodium chloride solution. It specifically provides directions for adding water for reconstitution. Therefore, using sodium chloride solution is not consistent with the instructions.
C. Roll the vial gently in hands to mix the medication:
The label instructs to "Shake vigorously" to wet the powder, not to roll it gently. Shaking is the recommended method for mixing the medication according to the label.
D.Store the medication at room temperature following reconstitution:
The label clearly states that the reconstituted suspension "Must be refrigerated." Storing it at room temperature contradicts the provided instructions