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Dosage calculations RN Ati adult medical surgical proctored assessment 3.1
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Dosage calculations RN Ati adult medicalsurgical proctored assessment 3.1
A nurse is preparing to administer diclofenac sodium 200
mg PO daily in equally divided doses every 6 hr. How many
mg should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the
answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it
applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Explanation
Total daily dose = 200 mg Frequency = Every 6 hours Total
number of doses =24/6
=4 doses
Total dose = 200mg Per dose= 200mg/4
= 50mg
So, the nurse should administer 50 mg per dose.
A nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse about
documentation in the medical record. Which of the following
abbreviations should the newly hired nurse identify as a
metric unit of weight?
A. OZB. mcgC. MLD. Ib
Explanation
OZ - This abbreviation typically represents ounces, which is a
unit of volume rather than weight.
mcg - Stands for micrograms, which is a unit of weight and is a
metric unit.
ML - Represents milliliters, which is a unit of volume rather
than weight.
Ib - "Ib" is an abbreviation for the avoirdupois pound, a unit of
weight commonly usedbut is not a metric unit
,A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for alendronate 70
mg PO once per week upon waking to be taken 30 min
before food, fluids, or medication with a client who has
osteoporosis. The client is to remain upright for 30 min after
administration. How should the nurse interpret this
prescription for the client?
A. Over-the-counter oral preparations can be taken with this
medication.B. Choose the same day of each week to take this
medication.C. The client can return to bed after taking the
medication, but before eating.D. Take the medication at 1800,
30 min after the evening meal.
Explanation
A. Over-the-counter oral preparations can be taken with this
medication. - This statement is not relevant to the prescription
instructions provided.
B. Choose the same day of each week to take this medication. -
Correct. Alendronate is typically taken once a week, so it's
important for the client to choose a consistent day each week to
take the medication.
C. The client can return to bed after taking the medication, but
before eating. - The client should remain upright for 30 minutes
after taking alendronate to prevent esophageal irritation.
D. Take the medication at 1800, 30 min after the evening meal. -
The prescription specifies to take the medication upon waking,
,not in the evening.
A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 480 mcg
subcutaneous daily. Available is filgrastim injection 300
mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per
dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading
zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
, Explanation
Filgrastim dose: 480 mcg
Filgrastim injection concentration: 300 mcg/mL Calculation:
To find the volume of the injection needed, divide the dose by
the concentration: Volume (mL) = Dose/ Concentration
Volume (mL) = 480 mcg / 300 mcg/mL
Volume (mL) ≈ 1.6 mL (rounded to the nearest tenth)
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin glargine to a child
who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
The client is to receive 10 units subcutaneous once daily at
bedtime. Reading the label on the unopened vial, the nurse
should determine that the vial contains how many doses of
this medication? (Round the answer to the nearest whole
number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing
zero.)
Explanation
Given:
Insulin glargine concentration: 100 units/mL
Total volume of insulin in the vial: 10 mL
Dose of insulin glargine per day: 10 units
Calculation:
First, let's find out how many total units are in the vial:
Total units = Concentration (units/mL) × Volume (mL) Total
units = 100 units/mL × 10 mL
Total units = 1000 units
Now, let's find out how many doses can be obtained from the
total units in the vial: Number of doses = Total units / Dose per
day
Number of doses = 1000 units / 10 units/day Number of doses =
100 doses
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