Ordered: cefadroxil oral suspension 0.6 g PO bid, for a patient with an upper respiratory infection. Available:
a. Estimated dose after reconstitution:How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
b. DA equation:
c. Evaluation:
Shade in the medicine cup with the nearest measurable dose. Indicate with an arrow the addi-tional amount to be added with the syringe.
a. More than 20 mL (0.6 g = 600 mg)
b.
c. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.
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1. Supervisor. 2. Contractor for services. 3. Worker. 4. Floater.
Tridil is infusing at 40 mL/hr. The IV label reads: 500 mL D5W with Tridil 5 mcg/3 mL. How long will it take to infuse the IV? _______________
a. 15 hr and 10 min b. 18 hr and 45 min c. 12 hr and 30 min d. 16 hr and 42 min
When assessing the male client with complaints of dysuria, the nurse suspects gonorrhea based on which of the following additional symptoms?
A) milky urethral discharge B) bloody urethral discharge C) blister-like lesions on the penis D) cauliflower-like lesions on the penis
To be an effective patient advocate the nurse must:
a. be assertive b. be able to work with unfamiliar agencies c. recognize the client's values are important d. ensure clients have adequate information e. all of the above