Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI) Practice Exam

During Pentamadine administration, one of the critical monitoring parameters is ensuring that the patient remains supine. This is important because the medication can cause significant hypotension (low blood pressure), and positioning the patient supine helps maintain blood flow to vital organs and prevents complications associated with lowering blood pressure.

Ensuring the patient is in a supine position aids in reducing the risk of adverse effects, especially fainting or loss of consciousness, which may occur if the patient is not adequately monitored and positioned. This positioning strategy is a proactive measure to ensure patient safety throughout the administration process.

While monitoring urine output, hypertension, and serum sodium levels can be relevant in certain clinical situations or with different medications, these are not specifically critical parameters directly associated with Pentamadine administration. Thus, maintaining a supine position is considered the most essential aspect of monitoring during this medication's use.