The physician orders magnesium oxide 400 mg oral three times a day for a patient with hypomagnesemia. Magnesium oxide is available in 200-mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
2 tablets
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A) Pungent in odor B) Yellow in color C) Cylindrical in shape D) Black in color
Which of the following circumstances accounts for one of the leading cause of death in young adults?
a. Tobacco use b. Binge drinking and driving c. Illegal drug use d. HIV infection
In studies of self-administration of drugs in animals, cocaine appears to have a _______ compared to heroin.
A. greater potential for psychological dependence B. lesser potential for psychological dependence C. similar potential for psychological dependence D. lesser potential for drug toxicity
A patient says, "I am sick of being sick." What is the most therapeutic response?
a. "I can't believe you really feel that way." b. "I don't think that attitude is very help-ful." c. "I think you sound pretty frustrated." d. "I want you to feel more positive."