The nurse is preparing to administer abatacept (Orencia) to a patient with severe rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following would represent an appropriate action by the nurse?
a. Obtain a filter with a pore size of 0.2 to 1.2 mcm.
b. Administer the drug as an intravenous infusion over 10 minutes.
c. Select a needle length appropriate for an intramuscular injection.
d. After mixing the drug powder with normal saline, shake the vial vigorously.
A
A low-binding protein filter with a pore size of 0.2 to 1.2 mcm should be included in the intra-venous administration setup of the medication.
After reconstitution with sterile water to a total volume of 100 mL, the medication should be in-fused intravenously over 30 minutes.
The medication is for intravenous administration only.
The medications should be reconstituted with sterile water, and the vial should be rotated gently to minimize the formation of foam.
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