ACC 103 (ACC103)

A client who had a small bowel resection two weeks ago is receiving 3/4 strength Ensure feedings 275 ml every 4 hours via nasogastric tube. Full strength Ensure is available in a 240 ml can. The nurse should use how many ml of Ensure to prepare the feeding? (Enter numeric value only. Round to nearest whole number if needed.) - Using the formula Desired % / on Hand % x Volume Desired = 75/100 x 275 = 0.75 x 275 = 206 Ensure 206 ml Ensure + 69 ml water = 275 ml (75% solution) A client admit...

1. Heparin protocol is prescribed for a client weighing 90 kg. Per protocol, the heparin loading dose is 60 units/kg IV rounded to the nearest 100 units, with a maximum loading dose of 4,000 units. The heparin vial is labeled 5,000 units/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) false Item 51164 By Sheila Duncan Heparin Protocol: Heparin loading dose: 60 units/kg IV, rounded to the nearest 100 units, follo...

A client who weighs 79 pounds is receiving clomipramine (Anafranil) PO. The practical nurse (PN) refers to the published drug literature which recommends the dose of 3 mg/kg/day. How many mg should the PN determine is the recommended dose for this client? - Rationale 2.2 pounds = 1 kg, so 79 pounds = 35.9090 kg35.9090 Kg x 3 mg = 107.7 or 108 mg/day 108!! A client who weighs 40.6 kg is receiving ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) PO. The practical nurse (PN) refers to the published drug literature which...

Heparin protocol is prescribed for a client weighing 90 kg. Per protocol, the heparin loading dose is 60 units/kg IV rounded to the nearest 100 units, with a maximum loading dose of 4,000 units. The heparin vial is labeled 5,000 units/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) false Item 51164 By Sheila Duncan Heparin Protocol: Heparin loading dose: 60 units/kg IV, rounded to the nearest 100 units, followed by...

A client with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is receiving an infusion of 5 % dextrose in water with amikacin (Amikin) 0.572 grams/100 ml every 12 hours. The practical nurse prepares the dose of amikacin using a vial labeled, " 250 mg/ml." How many ml should the practical nurse add to the infusion? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - 2.3 Mineral oil U.S.P 30 ml PO daily for 3 days is prescribed for a client who is experiencing severe consti...

A male client receives a prescription for ondansetron hydrochloride (Zofran) 4 mg IV to prevent postoperative nausea after an inguinal hernia repair. The medication is available in 2 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.) Use ratio and proportion, 4 mg : X ml = 2 mg : 1 ml 2X = 4 X = 2 - 2 The nurse is preparing to administer Hepatitis B Vaccine, Recombinant (Energix- B) 5 mcg IM to a school-aged child. The vaccine is labeled, 10 mcg/ml. How many ml sh...

A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D (Ans- 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium chloride are medications used for...

HESI RN Pharmacology EXAM V1 2022 1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium ch...

HESI RN Pharmacology EXAM V1 2022 1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client? 1. Calcium chloride 2. Calcium gluconate 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) 4. Large doses of vitamin D 3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin) Rationale: The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium gluconate and calcium ch...

1. A client with cardiogenic shock weighs 220 lb and is receiving dopamine at the rate of 3 mcg/kg/minute. The solution strength available is dopamine 400 mg in 250 ml of D5W. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) 2. A client with hypertension who weighs 72.4 kg is receiving an infusion of nitroprusside (Nipride) 50 mg in D5W 250 ml at 75 ml/hour. How many mcg/kg/minute is the cl...