Directions: Calculate the following children's dosages
Order: Lanoxin (digoxin) elixir 0.1 mg p.o. daily
Available:
How many milliliters will you administer? _____ mL
ANS: 2
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Electronic health records (EHRs) can improve patient care. The following is an example of an alert in an EHR. (Select all that apply.)
a. Notification of medication being overdue b. Change in patient's blood pressure that exceeds parameters c. Order entered for a medication the patient is allergic to d. Routine lab orders e. Critical lab value
What is the lower single dosage?
What will be an ideal response?
For the nurse to effectively and legally delegate, which of the following must be consulted and followed to reduce the likelihood of liability?
1. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing "Rights" 2. The American Nurses Association By-Laws 3. The rules of the governing specialty organization 4. The regulations of the state nurse practice acts
The nurse is preparing to provide education for a client prescribed carbidopa (Sinemet). Which information should the nurse include?
A. Avoid drinking caffeinated beverages. B. Take the medication with meals. C. Take the medication on an empty stomach. D. Take the medication with a protein food.