The patient has diphenhydramine 50 mg oral every 4 hours ordered for itching. The medication is supplied as diphenhydramine 25-mg capsules. How many capsules of diphenhydramine would the patient receive with each dose? _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
2 capsules
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The nurse is treating a patient who has been exposed to nerve gas. The provider ordered pyridostigmine (Mestinon) 0.25 mg/kg. The patient weighs 96 kg. What dosage will the nurse administer to this patient?
A) 24 mg B) 384 mg C) 11 mg D) 31.7 mg
The nursing plan of care for a 4-year-old following a tonsillectomy should include which of the following concepts?
A) Analgesic dosing is based on year in school and weight. B) Administer analgesics by the least painful route. C) Administer analgesics only when the Wong-Baker FACES scale indicates a pain rating of 6 or higher. D) Administer analgesics rectally.
Which of the following is a physiological direct care intervention?
1. medication administration 2. health system management 3. counseling 4. bathing
Using the ABC method, in which category would you place prime rib?
a. C b. B c. Dual A d. A