A patient who has been using "the pill" has returned to the clinic to try an alternative birth control method. The prescriber orders medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) after the patient's pregnancy test shows a negative result
The nurse prepares to administer medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera); how should the patient be prepped for administration of this drug?
a. She should be sitting up and should be given a glass of water.
b. A clean, dry area should be exposed for the patch.
c. The patient should assume the Sims position.
d. The injection site should be swabbed with alcohol.
ANS: D
The nurse should swab the site with alcohol and administer the injection via the intramuscular route.
There is no reason to have the patient sit up, drink a glass of water, or assume the Sims position.
Medroxyprogesterone is not administered in patch form.
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