A prescription for a 5-year-old reads Amoxicillin ¼ of a 500 mg tablet every 8 hours for 5 days. The
pharmacy stocks Amoxicillin in both a chewable 125 mg tablet and suspension. What should you do?
A. Dispense either a chewable tablet or liquid form of the medication.
B. Consult with the pharmacist or authorized prescriber before changing the form of the medication.
C. Dispense the medication as written, instructing the parent to break the tablets into four pieces.
D. Dispense the medication as written, breaking the tablets prior to dispensing them.
B
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patient with diabetes is surprised to learn that he has been having angina when the only problem he has been experiencing is a "bit of fatigue and shortness of breath." How should the nurse explain this to the patient?
1. Shortness of breath is the first symptom of angina. 2. There is no classic symptom of angina. 3. Slight fatigue is usually the first symptom of angina. 4. Persons with diabetes may experience pain differently.
A cleansing enema is ordered for a client who is scheduled to have colon surgery. What is the rationale for this procedure?
A) Surgical clients routinely are given a cleansing enema. B) Cleansing enemas are given before surgery at the client's request. C) There will be less flatus and discomfort postoperatively. D) Peristalsis does not return for 24 to 48 hours after surgery.
The nutritional requirements of a newborn are how many kilocalories per kilogram per day?
a. 90 c. 110 b. 100 d. 120
A client is admitted to the healthcare facility with a head injury. There is indication that
the medulla may be involved. What respiratory function does the medulla control? A) Automatic control of the depth and rate of respiration B) Voluntary control over breathing when talking C) Physical control of the muscles of respiration D) Controls exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the cell