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A nurse is preparing to administer sulfadiazine 150mg/kg PO to divide equally every 6 hr to an adolescent who weighs 88 Ib.

Available is sulfadiazine 500 mg/tab.
How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?

(Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.).

1 tablet.

3 tablets.

4 tablets.

8 tablets.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

Step 1: Convert weight from lb to kg.

88 lb ÷ 2.2 = 40 kg

Step 2: Calculate total daily dose in mg.

150 mg/kg × 40 kg = 6000 mg

Step 3: Calculate dose per administration (every 6 hr).

6000 mg ÷ 4 = 1500 mg

Step 4: Calculate number of tablets per dose.

1500 mg ÷ 500 mg/tab = 3 tablets

Answer:

3 tablets per dose.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Bupropion is a medication that can be prescribed to help people quit smoking.

It works by reducing cravings and other withdrawal symptoms.

Choice A is wrong because melatonin is a hormone that helps regulate sleep and is not used to help people quit smoking.

Choice C is wrong because naloxone is a medication used to reverse opioid overdose and is not used to help people quit smoking.

Choice D is wrong because alprazolam is a medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders and is not used to help people quit smoking.

A. Positive urinary ketones. B. HbA1c 6.8%. C. Total cholesterol 225 mg/dL. D. Creatinine.0 mg/dL. E. Creatinine.0 mg/dL.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

An HbA1c value of 6.8% indicates that the client is adhering to the treatment plan [B].

HbA1c is a measure of long-term blood glucose control and is used to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes treatment.

An HbA1c value of less than 7% is generally considered a good target for people with diabetes.

Choice A is wrong because positive urinary ketones can indicate poor diabetes control [A].

Choice C is wrong because a total cholesterol level of 225 mg/dL is considered high and does not indicate adherence to the treatment plan [C].

Choice D is wrong because a creatinine level of.0 mg/dL is within the normal range but does not specifically indicate adherence to glipizide therapy [D].

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