Subcutaneous injections of morphine

Subcutaneous injections of morphine

Question

Question 1

A 46-year-old white American has been prescribed a drug that binds to acid glycoproteins. The nurse understands that white Americans usually receive

A) a higher-than-normal dose of drugs that bind to acid glycoproteins.
B) a lower-than-normal dose of drugs that bind to acid glycoproteins.
C) the recommended normal dose of drugs that bind to acid glycoproteins.
D) one half the recommended dose of drugs that bind to acid glycoproteins.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 46-year-old patient of Chinese origin who has bipolar disorder. The physician has prescribed lithium carbonate (Eskalith) to treat the disorder. The nurse is aware that the lithium dose will likely be given in a

A) higher-than-normal dose.
B) lower-than-normal dose.
C) child’s dose.
D) weight-based protocol dose.

Question 3

A physician has ordered subcutaneous injections of morphine, a narcotic, every 4 hours as needed for pain for a motor vehicle accident victim. The nurse is aware that there is a high abuse potential for this drug and that it is categorized as a