A patient brought to the emergency department with shortness…
A patient brought to the emergency department with shortness of breath, a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute, intercostal retractions, and frothy, pink sputum. The provider believes the patient has heart failure with pulmonary edema. The nurse caring for this patient will expect to administer which drug?
Read DetailsA patient is to receive enalapril (Vasotec) 5 mg IV every 6…
A patient is to receive enalapril (Vasotec) 5 mg IV every 6 hours. Each dose is given over 5 minutes. The medication is available in an injectable form, 1.25 mg/mL. Identify how many milliliters of medication will the nurse draw up for each dose.
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