The physician orders 0.125 mg digoxin orally. The medication is available in 0.25 mg. Which of the following is the correct dose to administer to the patient?
a. One-half tablet
b. One tablet
c. Two tablets
d. Four tablets
A
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A 187-pound patient presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. The patient is confused, has a superficial cut on the head, a bruised abdomen, and a compound frac-ture of the right femur
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A patient's heart monitor shows ventricular fibrillation. What is the nurse's best first action?
a. Check the patient. b. Call a code. c. Begin CPR d. Defibrillate the patient.
What is the appropriate rate at which to ventilate a newborn?
A) 10 to 20 breaths/min B) 40 to 60 breaths/min C) 60 to 80 breaths/min D) 20 to 40 breaths/min