A client with multiple myeloma has been prescribed Zoledronic Acid (Zometa®), a monthly bisphosphonate drug.

Which order regarding the administration of the drug should the nurse question?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

A client with multiple myeloma has been prescribed Zoledronic Acid (Zometa®), a monthly bisphosphonate drug.  
 
   Which order regarding the administration of the drug should the nurse question?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

The client should be kept NPO for 8 hours prior to the administration of this drug

Answer

Administer the prescribed dose IV over 1 hour

Answer

The client should be monitored for nausea and diarrhea following administration of this drug

Answer

Administer a 4 mg single dose of this medication

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