The patient is receiving Vancomycin every 12 hours and has r…
The patient is receiving Vancomycin every 12 hours and has recently had their dose changed due to low drug levels. The medical provider order reads: “Peak and trough around 3rd dose.” The nurse administers the first new dose at 1500 on Monday. When is the 3rd dose due?
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The nurse is infusing a fluid bolus to a dehydrated client. The patient weighs 65kg. The provider orders state “Administer normal saline IV, 20ml/kg over 4 hours”. At what rate (mls/hour) will the nurse run the normal saline to administer this bolus?
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A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions with a client with hyperlipidemia. The nurse should instruct the client that when taking the atorvastatin (Lipitor), it is critical to immediately report which of the following signs/symptoms.
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