A Client Prescribed a Loading Dose to Be Followed by a Lower

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client prescribed a loading dose to be followed by a lower maintenance dose asks the nurse why the maintenance dose is lower. Which response should the nurse provide the client?

• A) "The initial dose shortens the half-life, so the medication would work more quickly."
• B) "We always give medications this way; the healthcare provider did not make a mistake."
• C) "You had a larger dose initially so that the medication would work more quickly."
• D) "Giving a larger dose initially will reduce the chance of side effects."

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Definitions:

Scored Tablets

Tablets marked with a line, making it easier to split them evenly, often used for adjusting dosages.

Liquid Dosage

A form of medication delivery that involves consuming the medicine in liquid form for ease of swallowing and absorption.

Cutting Device

An instrument or tool designed for cutting materials or objects, differing in form based on its specific use.

Buccal Medication

Medication administered between the gums and the cheek, allowing for absorption through the oral mucosa directly into the bloodstream.