A client is prescribed 1 g potassium phosphate IV to be infu…
A client is prescribed 1 g potassium phosphate IV to be infused continuously over 6 hr. Available is 1 g potassium phosphate in 250 mL dextrose 5% water (D5W). The nurse should set the IV pump to run at how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) mL/hr
Read DetailsA nurse is preparing to administer hydrocortisone sodium suc…
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocortisone sodium succinate 250 mg via IV bolus every 6 hr. Available is hydrocortisone sodium succinate 1000 mg/8 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) mL
Read DetailsA nurse is preparing to administer fluconazole 400 mg by int…
A nurse is preparing to administer fluconazole 400 mg by intermittent IV bolus daily. Available is fluconazole 400 mg in 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) 200 mL to infuse over 2 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) mL/hr
Read DetailsA nurse is preparing to administer lamivudine 150 mg PO BID….
A nurse is preparing to administer lamivudine 150 mg PO BID. Available is lamivudine 100 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) tablets
Read DetailsA nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism…
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pulmonary embolism and has a new prescription for enoxaparin 1.5mg/kg/dose subcutaneous every 12 hr. The client weighs 245 lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) mg
Read DetailsA nurse is caring for a client is who has a deep vein thromb…
A nurse is caring for a client is who has a deep vein thrombosis and is prescribed heparin by continuous IV infusion at 1,200 units/hr. Available is heparin 25,000 units in 500 mL D5W. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) mL/hr
Read DetailsA nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.175 mg PO…
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.175 mg PO once a day. The amount available is levothyroxine 88 mcg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) tablets
Read DetailsA nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 35 mg/kg/day…
A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 35 mg/kg/day in 2 equally divided doses every 12 hr to a toddler who weighs 47 lb. Available is amoxicillin 500 mg/10 mL suspension. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) mL
Read DetailsA nurse is preparing to administer metoprolol 5 mg IV bolus…
A nurse is preparing to administer metoprolol 5 mg IV bolus to a client for heart rate control. Available is metoprolol injection 1 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) mL
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