A nurse is caring for an infant who weighs 121b and is prescribed cefuroxime sodium 15mg/kg PO every 12 hr. Available is cefuroxime sodium oral solution 125mg/5mL. HOW many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies.
The Correct Answer is ["3.2"]
ml= Desired dose /Available concentration *Volume
3.2mL
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Criteria for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus include
i.Symptoms of hyperglycemia + casual blood glucose of >/= 200mg/dl
ii. Fasting blood glucose of >/= 126mg/dl
iii. 2 hr blood glucose of >/= 200mg/dl
iv. HbA1c 0f >/= 6.5%
Fasting- 8 hrs without caloric intake
Casual- any time regardless of caloric intake
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A serum calcium level of 12.3 mg/dL is considered elevated, and hypercalcemia can have various effects on the body.
A. In the context of cardiac monitoring, hypercalcemia can lead to a shortened QT interval rather than a prolonged ST segment.
B. It is not typically associated with hyperactive bowel sounds or deep tendon reflexes, which are more indicative of hypocalcemia.
D Lethargy is a common finding in hypercalcemia, along with other symptoms such as muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, and confusion due to the depressive effects of high calcium levels on the nervous system.
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