Which of the following is the MOST appropriate dose of activated charcoal for a 45-pound child?
A) 5 g
B) 10 g
C) 15 g
D) 20 g
Answer: D) 20 g
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The nurse is caring for a client who is being mechanically ventilated. For which potential complications should the nurse plan care for this client? (Select all that apply.)
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A client is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) 200 mg IVP now. The medication available is 200 mg/4 mL and is to be provided at the rate of 25 mg/min. How many mL of the medication should the nurse provide in a minute?
1. 0.25 mL 2. 0.5 mL 3. 0.75 mL 4. 1.25 mL
A client receiving warfarin (Coumadin) therapy has an INR of 5.6. Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order to reverse the warfarin (Coumadin)?
1. Potassium 2. Vitamin K 3. Desirudin (Iprivask) 4. Protamine sulfate