A patient has been admitted with complaints of shortness of…
A patient has been admitted with complaints of shortness of breath (SOB) of 2 weeks duration. The nurse is planning care and has included the nursing diagnosis: Impaired Gas Exchange. Which admission laboratory result would support the choice of this nursing diagnosis?
Read DetailsAmoxicillin (Amoxil) 250 mg is ordered two times a day for a…
Amoxicillin (Amoxil) 250 mg is ordered two times a day for a child that weighs 8 kg. The recommended dose for Amoxicillin (Amoxil) is 20-30 mg/kg/day. Is this order within the recommended dose range? _________________ (yes/no)
Read DetailsA discharge order of Tylenol is given to the parent of a 4-y…
A discharge order of Tylenol is given to the parent of a 4-year-old child. The order states “follow the recommended dosage on the label”. The Tylenol is supplied a 80 mg/2.5 mL and the label on the bottle reads: Recommended Dose: Children 2-4 years: 120 mg every 4-6 hours Children 5-6 years: 160 mg every 4-6 hours Children 7-8 years: 240 mg every 4-6 hours How many milliliter(s) would the child receive per dose? ______ mL/dose (round to the whole)
Read DetailsYour patient is to receive amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmenti…
Your patient is to receive amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) suspension 5mg/kg every 8 hours. The label reads Augmentin 200 mg/5mL. The child weighs 35 pounds. How many milliliters would you administer per dose? (Round to the whole)
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