(ANSWERS and RATIONALE) – Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Click here to view the Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies questions. 1. A. Furadantin antimicrobial activity is more potent in an acid urine. Ascorbic acid or vitamin C tablets acidify the urine. 2. A. These signs, in addition to laryngeal edema, are characteristic

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NCLEX Questions – Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

1. The client who is receiving Furadantin for a urinary tract infection may also receive ascorbic acid. The rationale for this additional agent is to a. Acidify the urine. b. Alkalinize the urine. c. Fortify mucosal resistance. d. Promote tissue repair. 2.

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NCLEX Practice Questions Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Answers and Rationale

View Questions 1.    Answer C. Monitor serum glucose levels. Hyperglycemia may occur during the first day or 2 as the child adapts to the high-glucose load of the TPN solution. Thus, a chief nursing responsibility is blood glucose testing. 2.    Answer D.

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NCLEX Practice Questions Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

1.    A 2 year-old child is receiving temporary total parental nutrition (TPN) through a central venous line. This is the first day of TPN therapy. Although all of the following nursing actions must be included in the plan of care of this

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