If a patient is allergic to penicillin then ________ are often prescribed for these patients.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
cephalosporin
Cephalosporins are often prescribed for patients who are allergic to penicillin. They are chemical modifications of the penicillin structure.
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Elevating the head of the bed to the maximum allowed amount of 30 degrees for a patient in balanced suspension traction helps to promote normal elimination by which of the following?
a. Decreasing peristaltic movement b. Promoting contraction of the thigh muscles c. Strengthening the resistance of the internal and external sphincters d. Exerting increased pressure on the rectum
Dopamine is ordered to be administered IV at the initial rate of 5 mcg/kg/min., and may increase by 1 mcg/kg/min. to a maximum of 10 mg/kg/min. The solution is mixed 400 mg Dopamine in 250 mL normal saline. The client weighs 50 kg
Calculate the initial flow rate in mL/hr and construct a titration table for this order.
Why do you think some medications must be given with food, or given after meals, and/or the patient must remain upright for 30 minutes after the medication is administered?
What will be an ideal response?
Ordered: Ibuprofen 800 mg po qid for 30 daysOn hand: Ibuprofen 400 mg tablets Calculate the amount to dispense: ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).