Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following orders using the dimensional analysis method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the
end of decimal numbers.
?
The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.
Order: Synthroid 50 mcg p.o. daily
Supply: levothyroxine 0.025 mg tablets
Give: __________ tablets
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
2
You might also like to view...
The most accurate parameter to identifying if Kelsey, a 6-year-old child, has poor perfusion is to evaluate the
A) pulse. B) respirations. C) pulse pressure. D) color of nail beds.
Which of the following statements from an alcoholic patient reflects a good understanding of his or her condition?
A. "I will stick to wine or beer from now on." B. "I'll be OK if my wife will just stop nagging me." C. "I plan to take my sobriety 1 day at a time." D. "I won't need AA after I am sober for 1 year."
HMOs and PPOs are examples of which type of organizational structures?
a. Capitated care b. Disease preventive care c. Health promotion care d. Managed care
Which statement, made by a staff nurse, indicates that the nurse understands the meaning of Medicare HACs?
1. "I am a very good nurse, so it is unlikely that one of my patients would experience one of these events." 2. "It is so hard when a patient experiences one of these events since they are not survivable." 3. "Thankfully, most nurses will never see a patient experience one of these events." 4. "I am working on the safety committee to help prevent the occurrence of these events."