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NCLEX-PN

Category - Pharmacological Therapies

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A nurse is assigned to administer neomycin sulfate (Mycifradin) to a client scheduled for colon surgery. The client asks the nurse about the drug’s purpose. Which of the following responses by the nurse is the most appropriate?
  1. “Neomycin prevents the buildup of potassium.”
  2. “Neomycin decreases the number of bacteria in your intestines.”
  3. “Neomycin promotes complete evacuation of the bowel.”
  4. “Neomycin prevents post-operative vomiting.”
Explanation
Answer: B - Neomycin is used to decrease the number of intestinal bacteria and to prevent the risk of fecal contamination during the surgery. Neomycin does not cause potassium excretion or prevent post-operative vomiting. A cleansing enema causes complete evacuation of the bowel.
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