The provider orders amoxicillin 375 mg PO every 8 hours for…
The provider orders amoxicillin 375 mg PO every 8 hours for a client. The medication is available as 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Enter the number only in the blank. Round to the tenths place)
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Methimazole 30 mg/day orally divided in 3 doses is prescribed for a client diagnosed with Graves’ disease. The pharmacy has 5 mg tablets available. How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer with each dose? (Enter the number only in the blank. Round to the whole number)
Read DetailsA nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a patient…
A nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for a patient who will begin long-term prednisone therapy for an autoimmune disorder. Which nursing intervention best demonstrates the nurse’s ability to create an effective patient-centered plan to promote safe medication management?
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A client with hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is prescribed doxazosin 1 mg orally at bedtime. The nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching. Which statements by the patient indicate that additional teaching is needed? (Select all that apply)
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A nurse is caring for a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus who has a prescription for a glucagon emergency injection kit. The patient’s partner reports that the patient has experienced several episodes of severe hypoglycemia over the past month. The nurse reviews the following information:Patient takes insulin before mealsPatient recently started an intense exercise programPatient frequently skips bedtime snacksPatient’s blood glucose was 32 mg/dL during the most recent episodeGlucagon was administered successfully by the partnerWhich finding requires the nurse to provide additional education to prevent future hypoglycemic episodes?
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