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Order: methenamine mandelate (Mandelamine) 750mg PO Available: methenamine mandelate 0.5g/5ml suspension (round to the nearest tenth). ml.

Give _______ ml. (show all work or no credit given)
Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["7.5"]

Order: 750 mg PO

Available: 0.5 g/5 mL

Convert 0.5 g to mg:

0.5g=500 mg

To calculate the volume:

Volume to administer= (Ordered dose / Available concentration) ×  Volume per available dose

= (750mg / 500 mg ) × 5ml

= 7.5 ml


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Explanation

A. Topical estrogen: Estrogen therapy is used for recurrent UTIs in postmenopausal women due to atrophic changes but is not directly for UTI treatment.

B. Urinary tract antiseptics: These are used to prevent and treat UTIs by exerting a local antibacterial effect.

C. Diuretics: Diuretics promote urine production but do not treat infections.

D. Antispasmodic agents: These relieve bladder spasms associated with UTIs.

E. Antibiotics: Antibiotics are the primary treatment for UTIs.

F. Analgesics: Analgesics, such as phenazopyridine, are used to manage pain caused by UTIs.

Correct Answer is D

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D. Moderate to high blood pressure: The inflammatory process in glomerulonephritis often leads to fluid retention and hypertension.

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