Mrs. Jones, age 68, has difficulty swallowing tablets. Her physician changes the order to an oral suspension that contains 25 mg/5 mL of indomethacin. For a dose of 50 mg of the suspension, she must take _______________
a. 1 tsp
b. 2 tsp
c. 3 tsp
d. 10 tsp
ANS: B
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1. "This type of pain is known as referred pain, and is normal." 2. "This type of pain increases pain tolerance." 3. "Referred pain helps you perceive pain sooner." 4. "Abnormal neurons in the body cause referred pain."
A hospital dietitian conducts an in-service about the Ornish diet. The dietitian teaches that patients who adhere to this diet can
1. Eat unlimited amounts of red meat. 2. Reverse heart disease without drugs or surgery. 3. Eliminate their need for insulin. 4. Eliminate migraine headaches.
When a meter is divided by 100, the result is
A. 1000 millimeters. B. 100 micrometers. C. 1 kilometer. D. 100 centimeters.
Which electrolyte disturbance should the nurse assess a client for that is receiving hydrocortisone therapy?
A. Hypernatremia and hyperglycemia B. Hypernatremia and hyperkalemia C. Hypercalcemia and hyperkalemia D. Hypoglycemia and hyponatremia