The nurse has an order to give Lopressor 75 mg po. Lopressor is available in a 50 mg tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?

1.5 tablet

2 tablet

0.5 tablet

1 tablet

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   To achieve the prescribed dose of 75 mg and since Lopressor is available in 50 mg tablets, the nurse should administer 1 tablet (50 mg) plus another half tablet to make up the remaining 25 mg, totaling 1.5 tablets.
B.   To achieve the prescribed dose of 75 mg and since Lopressor is available in 50 mg tablets, the nurse should administer 1 tablet (50 mg) plus another half tablet to make up the remaining 25 mg, totaling 1.5 tablets.
C.   To achieve the prescribed dose of 75 mg and since Lopressor is available in 50 mg tablets, the nurse should administer 1 tablet (50 mg) plus another half tablet to make up the remaining 25 mg, totaling 1.5 tablets.
D.   To achieve the prescribed dose of 75 mg and since Lopressor is available in 50 mg tablets, the nurse should administer 1 tablet (50 mg) plus another half tablet to make up the remaining 25 mg, totaling 1.5 tablets.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Family members are not reliable sources for verifying patient identity.
B. Checking the client's name on the MAR is a part of the process but alone is not sufficient for identification.
C. Room numbers can change or be occupied by different patients; they do not verify patient identity.
D. Asking the client's full name and date of birth ensures direct confirmation from the patient, which is the most reliable method of identification.

A. Serum potassium level of 4.8 mEq/L B. Serum sodium level of 140 mEq/L C. Oxygen saturation of 95% D. Blood pressure of 80/40 mm/Hg

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. A serum potassium level of 4.8 mEq/L is within the normal range and would not warrant withholding furosemide.
B. A serum sodium level of 140 mEq/L is within the normal range and would not warrant withholding furosemide.
C. An oxygen saturation of 95% is normal and would not warrant withholding furosemide.
D. A blood pressure of 80/40 mm/Hg is very low and administering furosemide, a diuretic, could further decrease blood pressure, posing a risk to the client. The nurse should withhold the medication and consult the provider.

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