A person you are caring for tells you that they frequently take acetaminophen (Tylenol)at home. Which statement made by them is correct? - Answer>>> I should pay close attention to OTC drug label so I don't take to much
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A person you are caring for tells you that they frequently take acetaminophen (Tylenol)at home. Which statement made by them is correct? - Answer>>> I should pay close attention to OTC drug label so I don't take to much of
Your patient is to receive 2 G vancomycin over 2 hours. The medication comes in from the pharmacy as 2 G Vancomycin in 250ml normal saline. At what rate will the IV medication run? - Answer>>> 125ml/hr
Shortly after administering an IV med, the person you are caring for starts to complain of itching and feeling flushed. On assessment, you notice hives begun to form on their chest. What is the best intervention? - Answer>>> Administer PRN IV diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and notify provider
A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the patient's serum calcium level is 13mg/dl. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the patient? - Answer>>> calcintonin (Miacalcin)
A patient has a prescription to take Guaifenesin (Mucinex) every 4 hours, as needed. The nurse determines that the patient understands the MOST effective use of the medication if the patient states that he or she will: - Answer>>> take the medication with a full glass of water
Your patient is receiving vancomycin (Vancocin) 500mg IV every 12 hours. As a nurse, you understand that the PRIMARY rationale for monitoring serum levels of vancomycin is that: - Answer>>> It can cause nephrotoxicity
Convert 1.2 milligrams to micrograms - Answer>>> 1200 mcg
You are caring for a patient with diabetes. Humalog insulin is ordered via sliding scale AC and HS. When is the best time to administer Humalog insulin? - Answer>>> 15 minutes before meal arrives
Patient refuses a dose of IV medication. What is the MOST approriate action? - Answer>>> Document the refusal and notify the MD
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