[Solved]: An RPN is working on a Medical Unit at a Hospital

An RPN is working on a Medical Unit at a Hospital. She has been assigned to care for Mrs. Jeff, a 63 year old female who has been admitted for exacerbation/relapse of her Multiple Sclerosis which has resulted in weakness of her limbs, lack of coordination and balance, as well as impaired vision. A peripheral IV has been started and the doctor has ordered IV methylprednisolone that the RPN must prepare and administer to Mrs. Jeff Questions; 1. Considering the medication, methylprednisolone, answer the following questions; a. What is the class of this med? b. What is the mechanism of action? c. What is the indication(s) of the med for this particular patient (need to consider their condition). d. What are the nursing implications in administering this medication to this particular patient that the nurse needs to be aware of? 2. The doctor’s order for methylprednisolone reads; Methylprednisolone 250 mg IV q 12 h for 5 days Please see label below on the methylprednisolone vial