At times it is very confusing for the patient to recognize a…
At times it is very confusing for the patient to recognize a drug by its name because there are different categories of drug names. To avoid confusion, which of the following categories of drug names should the nurse use when discussing drugs with clients?
Read DetailsSulfisoxazole (Gantrisin), 1 g orally four times daily, is p…
Sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin), 1 g orally four times daily, is prescribed for an adolescent with a urinary tract infection. The medication label reads “500-mg tablets.” The nurse has determined that the dosage prescribed is safe. The nurse administers how many tablets per dose to the adolescent? _____
Read DetailsA health care provider prescribes atenolol (Tenormin) 0.025…
A health care provider prescribes atenolol (Tenormin) 0.025 g orally daily for a client with hypertension. The label on the medication bottle states atenolol 50-mg tablets. The nurse administers how many tablets to the client? _____
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