NCLEX-RN · Question #301
The physician prescribes phenytoin (Dilantin) for a client with seizure disorders. Phenytoin can only be mixed with which of the following solutions?
The correct answer is D. Normal saline. (A) Phenytoin will precipitate if mixed with Ringer's lactate and should not be administered. (B, C) Phenytoin will precipitate if mixed with D5 in Ringer's lactate and should not be (D) Phenytoin is compatible only with normal saline and should be mixed only with normal saline…
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The physician prescribes phenytoin (Dilantin) for a client with seizure disorders. Phenytoin can only be mixed with which of the following solutions?
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- ARinger's lactate
- BD5 in water
- CD5 with Ringer's lactate
- DNormal saline
How the community answered
(21 responses)- C5% (1)
- D95% (20)
Explanation
(A) Phenytoin will precipitate if mixed with Ringer's lactate and should not be administered. (B, C) Phenytoin will precipitate if mixed with D5 in Ringer's lactate and should not be (D) Phenytoin is compatible only with normal saline and should be mixed only with normal saline for administration.
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