Order: Digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg IV daily. All dosages of digoxin are to be given over at least 5 minutes. The drug is supplied 0.25 mg/mL, which is further diluted in 4 mL of fluid. How many mL of medication would you administer per minute?
1. 1 mL per minute
2. 0.2 mL per minute
3. 2 mL per minute
4. 5 mL per minute
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". Which of the following responses shows the nurse has an understanding of this client's nutritional needs? 1. "His body is using up all the calories to meet the energy needs he has right now.". 2. "The dietitian is careful to give him only the calories he needs.". 3. "His health care team is monitoring his blood pressure to be sure he is safe.". 4. "There will be time after he recovers to concentrate on losing any weight he gains.".
The abbreviation NPO means that the patient may
A) have no food, but may drink clear liquids. B) have no beverages, but may have soft food. C) have nothing to eat or drink. D) not leave the room.
A patient with a penicillin allergy is diagnosed with scarlet fever. Which medication should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Amoxicillin B. Cefuroxime C. Pseudoephedrine D. Dexamethasone E. Erythromycin
An intravenous catheter that is inserted through a large arm vein and is advanced until the tip enters the central venous system is known as a __________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word