Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1110 of 2368

The nurse prepares hydroxyzine for a client in early labor. Which route is appropriate?

  1. Intramuscular into a large muscle
  2. Intravenous push
  3. Subcutaneous
  4. Intravenous infusion over 30 minutes
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Correct answer: Intramuscular into a large muscle

Hydroxyzine can cause tissue or vessel necrosis, gangrene, and thrombus if given IV or subcutaneously.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Labor & Delivery Care: ANXIOLYTICS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026