The nurse is giving a 3 month old infant a dose of ceftriaxone IM (.75ml). Where should she give the medication?

The medical provider orders Gaviscon 1 Tbsp by mouth for acid reflux. How many teaspoons will the nurse administer?  

The nurse is giving acetaminophen for a child who just had surgery. If the child weighs 45 pounds and acetaminophen is dosed at 10-15mg/kg/dose every 4 hours. How many milligrams will the child receive in a 24 hour period if acetaminophen is given at the maximum dose around the clock? (Round to the nearest 10th)

The nurse is teaching the family of a new Type I diabetic about insulin glargine. Which of the following statements made by the parent indicate that they understand the rationale for using this medication?

What type of fluids are used to replace fluid volume and electrolytes in a client with poor skin turgor who is extremely dehydrated from prolonged nausea and vomiting?

A client with Type I diabetes receives a dose of 8 units of regular insulin subcutaneously at 0700.  The client took insulin glargine (Lantus) at 2100 the night before. At 1000 in the morning, the client reports to the nurse that she is feeling uneasy and shaky.  What is the best explanation for these symptoms?

A client has a HR of 160. The medical provider orders metoprolol 10 mg IVP. How many vials will the nurse need? 

Match the medication to it’s mechanism of action.

What is the purpose of a black box warning?

A client complains to the nurse that he has “ringing of the ears” that will not go away. The nurse suspects which one of the following medications is the possible cause?