The nurse is preparing to administer medroxyprogesterone acetate as prescribed to a patient diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma. When gathering supplies to provide this medication, the nurse will obtain a(n)
a. plastic medication cup.
b. medicine dropper.
c. subcutaneous needle and syringe.
d. intramuscular (IM) needle and syringe.
ANS: D
Medroxyprogesterone is ordered at 400-1000 mg IM per week.
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During a surgical procedure, a client begins to demonstrate respiratory depression and hypotension after receiving a nondepolarizing blocker. Which treatments are indicated for this client?
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