A patient who weighs 40 kg is to receive Fortaz (ceftazidime) 50 mg/kg IVPB q.8h. The recommended dose range is from 250 mg to 2 g every 8—12 hours. Is this dose within the safe range? ______
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Yes
Rationale : 50 mg/kg x 40 kg = 2,000 mg, or 2 g. Range is 0.5 - 6 g/day
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1. the duodenal pH of 4.0 killed the offending organism 2. the offending organism is killed by the acidic stomach environment 3. lack of mucous in the duodenum propelled the organism through the system 4. the offending organism is blocked by chyme
Several weeks after a stroke, a 50-year-old male patient has impaired awareness of bladder fullness, resulting in urinary incontinence. Which nursing intervention will be best to include in the initial plan for an effective bladder training program?
a. Limit fluid intake to 1200 mL daily to reduce urine volume. b. Assist the patient onto the bedside commode every 2 hours. c. Perform intermittent catheterization after each voiding to check for residual urine. d. Use an external "condom" catheter to protect the skin and prevent embarrassment.
Emergencies are events that call for immediate action on the part of the nursing assistant
True False
Ordered: Coumadin® 1 mg scored tablets #63; take 1.5 mg po 3 times daily Calculate the days' supply: ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).