A nurse is planning to administer medications to a client who weighs 198 lb. The prescription reads, "filgrastim 5 mcg/kg, subcutaneous, daily." Available is filgrastim 300 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse plan to give with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A. "You may crush the medication and mix it with applesauce": Lovastatin extended-release tablets should not be crushed or chewed as it may alter the drug's release profile, leading to
potential adverse effects or reduced efficacy. Therefore, this statement is incorrect and should not be included in the teaching.
B. "You will need liver function tests before beginning therapy": Lovastatin is a statin

medication used to lower cholesterol levels. Liver function tests (LFTs) are necessary before starting statin therapy and periodically during treatment to monitor for potential hepatotoxicity.
C. "Avoid consuming dairy products while taking this medication": Lovastatin can be taken with or without food, and there is no specific requirement to avoid dairy products. This statement is not relevant to lovastatin therapy and should not be included in the teaching.
D. "You should take the medication in the morning": Lovastatin can be taken at any time of the day, with or without food. There is no specific requirement to take it in the morning. Therefore, this statement is incorrect and should not be included in the teaching.

A. Prior episode of kidney stones: A history of kidney stones is not a contraindication to prednisone therapy. However, it may require monitoring due to potential fluid and electrolyte imbalances associated with corticosteroid use.
B. Taking levothyroxine orally: Taking levothyroxine orally is not a contraindication to prednisone therapy. However, concurrent use of corticosteroids and levothyroxine may require dosage adjustments of both medications due to potential interactions.
C. Has a systemic fungal infection: Corticosteroids like prednisone can suppress the immune system, increasing the risk of fungal infections and worsening existing fungal infections.
Therefore, the presence of a systemic fungal infection is a contraindication to corticosteroid therapy.
D. History of asthma: Asthma is not a contraindication to prednisone therapy. In fact, prednisone is commonly used as a treatment for asthma exacerbations. However, caution may be needed in individuals with asthma to avoid exacerbating symptoms or complications.