Exam 17: Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration

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The nurse administered a sedative to an older adult who was having difficulty sleeping.Later,the patient was walking the halls and becoming agitated.What is this drug response known as?

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When giving a tubal medication,the nurse should flush the tubing with 30 to 50 _______ of water.

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In some health care facilities,the LPN/LVN is allowed to take telephone orders from a health care provider.What is one precaution the nurse must take when receiving a verbal order?

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What is 34\frac { 3 } { 4 } divided by 15\frac { 1 } { 5 } ?

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What should the nurse do with an injection of 2 mL of Demerol that the patient has refused? (Select all that apply. )

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The nurse cautions a patient taking an anticoagulant that he should avoid taking aspirin because one drug may increase the action of the other drug.What is the correct term for this effect?

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What is 2.34 + 0.77?

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The following information is included in a health care provider's order: Jane Doe September 23 Amoxicillin 250 mg PO every 6 hours for 10 days Dr.John Smith The essential component missing is the _____________.

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What important principle should be taken to prevent medication errors?

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What is 2.5 ×\times 2?

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What screening test is accomplished by performing an intradermal injection?

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What is 4.5 divided by 3?

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The health care provider has ordered furosemide 20 mg stat.The ampule is labeled 40 mg/mL.What dose should the nurse administer?

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The nurse who was going off shift had prepared the medications for the nurse who was going to relieve her to save the oncoming nurse time.What would be the correct action of the oncoming nurse?

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What is the sum of 34\frac { 3 } { 4 } and 78\frac { 7 } { 8 } ?

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What landmarks are used for the administration of an intramuscular injection into the gluteal site?

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The average adult dose of Phenergan is 50 mg.Using the Young rule for a 10-year-old,what is the correct dosage for the child?

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To help relax the anal sphincter during the insertion of a suppository,the nurse should ask the patient to ____________.

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Which of the following fractions is the smallest?

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When the patient complains about his IV lines and asks if he can have the medication by mouth,what is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

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