The physician ordered 250 mL D51/2NS with aminophylline 0.25…
The physician ordered 250 mL D51/2NS with aminophylline 0.25 g added for administration over 1 hour, every 6 hours. The nurse located a vial of aminophylline 500 mg/20 mL. How many milliliters of medication should be added to the IV bag? [BLANK-1]
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A patient presents to the emergency department complaining of dizziness, anxiety, and headache. Vital signs are, blood pressure 60/40 mm Hg, heart rate 49 beats/min, and temperature 102.9°F (39.4°C). The patient is diagnosed with early septic shock. The provider prescribes an intravenous dopamine infusion.The nurse understands that dopamine is primarily ordered to treat which condition?
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The nurse is providing teaching for a patient who will begin using tobramycin ointment (Nebcin)0.5 inches 3 times daily. The patient currently uses pilocarpine HCl (Isopto Carpine) drops to treat glaucoma. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
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