The nurse has received shift report on a postoperative surgical client. Which medication order would indicate that the medication was being administered prophylactically?
A) A 5% dextrose in 0.5 NSS to infuse at 100 mL/hr
B) Percocet two tablets every 4 hours as needed for pain
C) Humulin NPH 12 units at 0800.
D) Amoxicillin 500 mg two tablets every 8 hours for 48 hours
D
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A prophylactic antibiotic is administered either before surgery, after surgery, or both before and after surgery to prevent postoperative infections. Intravenous solutions are typically administered for hydration and allow for medication administration. Pain medications such as a Percocet decrease surgical pain. Humulin NPH insulin reduces blood glucose levels.
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