In general, the choice of which aminoglycoside to use for a susceptible infection is based on:
a. the antibiotic approved in an institution's formulary.
b. the cost of the agent.
c. patterns of resistance in the institution or community.
d. the patient's allergy profile.
c
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Preparations labeled "otic" are administered by which route?
a. By mouth b. In the ear c. In the eye d. Rectally
Use the label to calculate the correct dose. Reprinted with permission of American Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc Order: Sodium chloride 10 mEq IV Give: ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Order: NS 1,500 mL IV at 125 mL/h for 12 hours. Since the drop factor is 20 gtt/mL, the initial flow rate was correctly set at 42 gtt/min. After six hours, 900 mL remain to be infused. The infusion is behind schedule
Compute the new flow rate in gtt/min. so that the infusion will finish on time. If flow rates may not be adjusted by more than 25% of the original rate, to what rate would you reset the drip rate, or would you contact the prescriber instead? 1. Contact the prescriber. 2. 45 gtt/min. 3. 21 gtt/min. 4. 50 gtt/min.
The client is receiving phenelzine (Parnate). She comes to the clinic and tells the nurse that she consumed two glasses of Chianti wine at lunchtime. What is the nurse's priority action?
1. Assess the client's blood pressure. 2. Discuss the effects of wine on the action of antidepressants. 3. Arrange for admittance to the psychiatric unit. 4. Discuss how wine can increase the symptoms of depression.