The physician has written an order for Synthroid, 137 mg. The LPN is aware that the drug is measured in micrograms. The nurse should:
1. transcribe the order as if it were written in micrograms.
2. notify the nursing supervisor.
3. transcribe the order as written.
4. call the doctor.
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The LPN may call the doctor to clarify the order, but may not alter the written order in any way. The order for the correct dose will be written as a new order.
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a. increased nitrogen intake. b. acute kidney injury, such as acute tubular necrosis (ATN). c. hypovolemia. d. fluid resuscitation.
A patient enters the emergency department complaining of chest pain that is radiating down the left arm
The emergent treatment plan for this patient includes which nursing actions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Morphine intravenously and oxygen 2. Aspirin 325 mg orally 3. Preparation for open heart surgery 4. Heparin drip at 100 units per hour 5. Foley catheter insertion
A client tells a nurse that she is considering using herbal supplements in addition to her prescription medications. What would be the nurse's best response?
A. "Herbs are not classified as drugs in the United States, so there is no contraindi-cation to using them." B. "Herbs have pharmacologic effects on the body and can interact with some pre-scription medications." C. "It is never permissible to use herbal supplements with prescription medications." D. "I will refer you to an herbalist who can help you decide which medications you can take."
Convert 0.85 to a fraction and reduce it to the smallest terms
1. 1/4 2. 11/19 3. 17/20 4. 45/50