The physician orders penicillin G 350,000 units IM for an infection. After reconstitution, the medication is available as 200,000 units/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
What will be an ideal response?
1.8 mL
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a. Reading evidence-based guidelines and evidence reports b. Reading systematic review articles and synthesis reports c. Reading theory articles to understand theoretical perspectives in critiquing studies d. Reading research articles including meta-analyses
A patient is prescribed a urinary antispasmodic drug for overactive bladder. Which instruction should you provide to prevent a serious complication?
a. "Be sure to let your prescriber know if your symptoms do not improve." b. "When using the patch, press it firmly to make sure it stays in place." c. "Use alcohol in moderation while taking this drug." d. "Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated."
A nurse is assisting with a client health history for a 5-year-old boy being admitted to the hospital for surgery. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for gaining the child's cooperation?
A) Keep assessment equipment away from the child's view so as not to scare him. B) Direct all questions to the family caregiver. C) Allow the child to sit in the caregiver's lap for as much of the interview as possible. D) Do not be afraid to restrain the child if he is not cooperating.
The stimulant Ritalin is most commonly prescribed for:
A. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder b. methamphetamine overdoses c. severe nicotine use disorder d. heroin overdoses