Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
61. A nurse prepares to administer N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) to a child who ingested a toxic dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol). What equipment will the nurse need to gather in order to administer the medication?
Test-Taking Tip
Think of how to best conceal the drug's odor...juice is more effective than water.
Content Area: Child Health, Poisoning; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies/Medication Administration
Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
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Answer 1 is incorrect because the use of IV N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is still investigational. Answer 2 is incorrect because N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is not given IM. Answer 3 is incorrect because the offensive odor of N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) would not be concealed by water. Answer 4 is correct because N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is usually given orally, but is first diluted in fruit juice or soda because of the antidote's offensive odor ("rotten eggs").
