A nurse is preparing to administer nafcillin 500 mg IM to a client.

The amount available is nafcillin 1 g powder.

The package insert instructs reconstituting with 3.4 mL of sterile water to yield nafcillin 250 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.). mL.

A nurse is reviewing medications prescribed for a client.
For which of the following prescriptions should the nurse contact the provider for clarification?.

A nurse is preparing to administer morphine oral solution 30 mg PO for breakthrough pain to a client who has cancer.

Available is morphine oral solution 20 mg/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.). mL.

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 15 mg/kg via intermittent IV bolus to a client who weighs 99 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 1,000 mg/100 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.). mL.

A nurse is preparing to administer nafcillin 500 mg IM to a client.

The amount available is nafcillin 1 g powder.

The package insert instructs reconstituting with 3.4 mL of sterile water to yield nafcillin 250 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.). mL.

A nurse is preparing to administer promethazine 12.5 mg IM. Available is promethazine 25 mg/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.). mL.

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for sucralfate 1 g PO BID.

Available is sucralfate 1 g/10 mL. How many tsp should the nurse instruct the client to self-administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.). tsp.

A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone 250 mg IM to an adult client who has a gonococcal infection.

The label on the vial indicates to reconstitute each vial with sterile water 2.1 mL to yield ceftriaxone 350 mg/mL. How many mL of the reconstituted medication should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.). mL.

A nurse is preparing to administer ketorolac 30 mg IM to a client.

Available is ketorolac injection 15 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.). mL.

A nurse is preparing to administer tobramycin 3 mg/kg/day IM in three divided doses to a client who weighs 85 kg. The amount available is tobramycin 40 mg/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.). mL. .

A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride 1 L with magnesium sulfate 1 g to infuse IV bolus over 12 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.). mL/hr.