The physician has ordered Digitek 0.125 mg oral every 48 hours for a patient with atrial fibrillation. The medication is supplied as Digitek 125 mcg per tablet. How many tablets of Digitek would the patient receive with each dose? _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
1 tablet
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patient recovering from a burn to the left side of his face tells the nurse that he has no idea how he is going to return home and resume his regular life since he is so "ugly and disfigured." What nursing response is indicated?
1. "It is good that your work does not include having to meet the public every day." 2. "I don't think your scars are so bad." 3. "I think you should see a plastic surgeon before you try to go back to work." 4. "Would you like a referral to the Phoenix Society?"
A nurse administered glatiramer (Copaxone) just 10 minutes ago. The patient calls the nurses' station to report itching. Upon assessment the nurse notes that the patient is flushed and has pal-pitations, anxiety, and chest pain
What action should the nurse take first? a. Explain to the patient that the symptoms occur with some patients and will pass within 15 to 20 minutes. b. Prepare to administer epinephrine, because the patient is experiencing the onset of anaphylaxis. c. Prepare the crash cart. d. Elevate the head of the bed, apply oxygen, and maintain the airway.
To initiate the milk ejection reflex, the mother should
a. Wear a firm-fitting bra. b. Drink plenty of fluids. c. Place the infant to the breast d. Apply cool packs to her breast.