Since 1400, your client has had medication given through her NG tube at 1800. The Ampicillin was 20mL, the Pepcid was 10mL, and the Reglan was 15mL. Between each medication and after the last medication, there was a 30 mL flush of water. At 2000, she was given 240mL of water by mouth. Her IV was infusing @ 150ml/hour for 8 hours since the last 1&0 was done. What is her intake for 2200? (Round to the nearest whole number.
Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
The Correct Answer is ["1575"]
45mL (medications)+90mL (flushes)+240mL (oral water) + (150*80)1200mL (IV fluid)
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Correct Answer is ["B","C"]
Explanation
following the rights of medications administration prevents errors, the rights include right client, right dosage, right drug, right route and right time and frequency. The nurse must always verify the administration order to the prescription before drug administration. Wherever there is doubt, the provider should be consulted to avoid errors.
A- Minimizing telephone and verbal orders is not a proven principle of preventing medication errors
D- Use of trade names increases risk of errors
E-Allergy assessment is not related to medication errors
Correct Answer is ["B","C","D","E"]
Explanation
A. vancomycin can be nephrotoxic and fluid restriction is inappropriate
B. Slow infusion of vancomycin is key to avoid flush reactions
C. Normal trough levels for vancomycin are 10-20mcg/ml- 24mcg/ml increases risk of toxicity
D. Monitoring serum creatinine monitors for renal damage
E. Vancomycin can cause hearing loss and clients should be advised any early signs of ototoxicitysuch as ear fullness
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