A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 8,000 units subcutaneous to a client. Available is heparin injection 10,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
The Correct Answer is ["0.8 "]
Given:
- Desired dose of heparin: 8,000 units
- Available strength of heparin injection: 10,000 units/mL
First, find out how many milliliters of heparin correspond to the desired dose: Volume (mL) = Desired dose / Concentration
Volume (mL) = 8,000 units / 10,000 units/mL Volume (mL) = 0.8 mL
So, the nurse should administer 0.8 mL of heparin.
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Correct Answer is ["2 "]
Explanation
Given:
- Desired dose of levothyroxine: 0.05 mg
- Available strength of levothyroxine tablets: 25 mcg
First, convert the desired dose from milligrams to micrograms:
0.05 mg = 50 mcg
Number of tablets = Desired dose / Strength per tablet
Number of tablets = 50 mcg / 25 mcg/tablet Number of tablets = 2 tablets
So, the nurse should plan to administer 2 tablets of levothyroxine.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. The total volume of the oral suspension is not documented on the drug.
B. The medication is to be stored at temperatures of 20 to 25 degree Celsius. The instructions also state that the drug is not to be frozen. These don’t require refrigeration.
C. The drug contains 125mg/ 5ml and not for every ml.
D. It has been clearly indicated on the drug that it is to be shaken well before use.
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