ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology 215 Questions
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When the nurse is about to administer nystatin, which has been prescribed by the physician for a client with an oral candida infection that includes the roof of the mouth and the back of the throat, what should be the first step?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Vigorously shake the nystatin bottle. This is important because nystatin is a suspension medication, which means the active ingredients may settle at the bottom of the bottle. Shaking the bottle ensures an even distribution of the medication for accurate dosing.
A: Measuring the correct dosage is important, but shaking the bottle should come first to ensure even distribution.
B: Recording the amount administered is an important step after giving the medication, but it is not the first step.
C: Instructing the client to swish the nystatin around their mouth is not the first step; shaking the bottle should come first.
In summary, shaking the nystatin bottle is the first step to ensure proper dosage administration, while the other choices are important but come after this initial step.
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