A child who weighs 42 lb is to receive procainamide 5 mg/kg IV. The injectable drug available is procainamide 100 mg/mL. How many milliliters should you prepare for the correct dose?
What is the answer?
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a. Ephedra b. Epinephrine c. Phenylephrine d. Pseudoephedrine
A patient who smokes a pack of cigarettes per day tells the nurse, "I enjoy smoking and have no plans to quit." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
a. Health seeking behaviors related to cigarette use b. Ineffective health maintenance related to tobacco use c. Readiness for enhanced self-health management related to smoking d. Deficient knowledge related to long-term effects of cigarette smoking
The patient has been exposed to a nerve agent. For which symptoms will the nurse most likely assess?
1. Salivation, involuntary urination, and convulsions 2. Dilated pupils and increased blood pressure and heart rate 3. Pinpoint pupils, decreased blood pressure, and increased heart rate 4. Rapid breathing and cold, clammy skin
The process where the body rids itself of drugs and alcohol is called ______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).