10. (a) Glucophage (metformin) 500 mg of medication take through mouth two times a day
(b) Heparin 10,000 units of medication through subcutaneous administration every 8 hours
(c) Nitro-bid 2% (nitroglycerin ointment) apply half-inch size of ointment every 6 hours to the chest wall
(d) Accupril (quinapril hydrochloride) 5 mg of medication through mouth every day
(e) Tylenol (acetaminophen) 650 mg of medication through mouth every 4 hours as needed if the temperature is 101 degrees Fahrenheit and above
11. (a) Wellbutrin XL oral administration - dosage and frequency of medication were missing
(b) Glucotrol 1 tablet before breakfast - route of administration and dosage were missing
(c) Ambien 10 mg - route of administration and frequency of medication were missing
(d) Ibuprofen should be taken immediately - route of administration and dosage were missing
(e) Timoptic one drop twice a day - route of administration and dosage were missing
12. (a) 10 mg will be administered every day
(b) 10 mg will be administered twice a day, per day it will be a total of 20 mg
(c) 10 mg will be administered every 12 hours
(d) 10 mg is ordered in two divided doses, we administer 5 mg twice a day
Additional Exer Wou 10. Interpret the following medication orders: (a) Glucophage (metformin) 500 mg PO B.I.D. (b)...
2. The prescriber orders Lexapro 10 mg PO (by mouth) once per day. The medication comes as 5mg/ml. How many ml's would the nurse administer per dose? 3. The prescriber orders Omincef 500 mg PO (by mouth) q12h (every 12 hours). The medication comes as 125 mg/5 ml. How many ml's would the nurse administer per dose? 4. The prescriber orders Ziagen 0.9 g PO once daily. The medication comes as 300 mg/1 tablet. How many tablets would the nurse...
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The healthcare provider orders 500 mg/m2 of a drug PO stat. The client's body surface area is 2.22 m2. The medication is supplied 50 mg/mL. How many mL would you administer?
The physician orders a drug 60 mcg/kg po daily. The client weighs 70 kg. The medication is supplied 0.5 mg/mL. How many mL would you administer? a) Show and explain your steps in using dimensional analysis to find the number of mL. b) Write a sentence putting your answer into the context of this exercise.
MEDICATION CALCULATION #15 Order: prochlorperazine 10 mg., PO, tid Available: Compazine (Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets, USP) 5 mg & Prochlorperazine Maleate Tablets, USP 10 mg. a. Which brand name drug would you select? Why? b. How many tablet(s) should you give per dose? Please show your detailed calculation.
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The physician orders Benadryl elixir 37.5 mg po for hives. How many milliliters will nurse administer? N 0071-2220-17 ELIXIR Benadryle (Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Elixir, USP) Caution-Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription. Elixir P-D 2220 for prescription dispensing only Contains--12,5 mg diphenhydramine hydrochloride in each 5 ml Alcohol, 14%. Dose-Adults, 2 to 4 teaspoonfuls: chil- dren over 20 lb 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls: three or four times daily, See package insert. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children....
The physician orders digoxin 750 micrograma po daily. The elixir contains 0.05 mg/mL How many mL would you administer? OA. 10 mL OB, 15 mL O C. 5mL OD, 1mL
7. The healthcare provider ordered Ampicillin 10 mg/kg/day po daily. Available is ampicillin 125 mg/5mL. Patients weight is 55 lbs. How many tsp should the nurse administer? The healthcare provider prescribed cleocin 175 mg po qid. The patient weight is 48 lbs. Label states cleocin 125 mg/5 ml. The recommended dose is 10 mg - 30 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses a. What is the safe dose range for the patient? b. What should the nurse administer 9. The health...