A nurse prepares to administer mitoxantrone (Novantrone) 12 mg diluted in 50 mL of D5W. The nurse wants to deliver the infusion over 15 minutes using a drip rate of 20 gtt/minute. The rate on the IV pump should be set at _____ mL/hour
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
200
50 (vol) × 4 (60 min/15 min) = 200 mL/hour
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a. addiction to Demerol. b. physical dependence and tolerance. c. physical dependence and addiction. d. a method to withdraw himself off the medication.
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A) Affective outcome B) Psychomotor outcome C) Physiologic outcome D) Cognitive outcome
Which statement accurately describes the action of antiseptics?
A. They are used to kill organisms on nonliving objects. B. They are used to kill organisms on living tissue. C. They are used to sterilize equipment. D. They are used to inhibit the growth of organisms on living tissue.
Which of the following measurements is the best representation of afterload?
a. CO b. HR c. SV d. BP