Pharmacological Therapies第 99 / 120 题
The LPN/LVN is administering insulin. Which action is correct when giving regular and NPH insulin together in one syringe?
a.Draw up the NPH (cloudy) insulin first
b.Shake the vials vigorously before drawing
c.Draw up the regular (clear) insulin before the NPH (cloudy) insulin
d.Never mix the two insulins in one syringe
解析
When mixing insulins, the regular (clear) insulin is drawn up before the NPH (cloudy) insulin to avoid contaminating the clear vial. Vials are gently rolled, not shaken. Correct technique maintains accurate dosing.
免费刷完整 120 道题库 — 无需注册。
同考点相关题目
- A client is receiving furosemide, a loop diuretic. Which electrolyte imbalance should the LPN/LVN monitor for?
- The LPN/LVN is preparing to give an intramuscular injection to an adult in the ventrogluteal site. Why is this site preferred?
- A client is prescribed an oral tetracycline antibiotic. Which instruction is appropriate?
- A client taking an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor develops a persistent dry cough. What is the appropriate action?
- The LPN/LVN is administering eye drops. Which technique is correct?
- A client is prescribed acetaminophen for pain. Which teaching point is most important to prevent toxicity?