The nurse is preparing a dose of teriparatide for a patient. The medication is labeled as “750 mcg/2.4 mL”. How many mL should the nurse administer to deliver a dose of 60 mcg. (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
The Correct Answer is ["0.2"]
750mcg=2.4ml 60mcg=602.4/750
=0.192ml
Rounded off to the nearest tenth= 0.2ml
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Correct Answer is ["4"]
Explanation
1kg=2.2 pounds
44pounds= 44/2.2= 20kg
Desired dose= 2mg/kg= 220= 40mg
Available formulation= 10mg/ml
Dose to administer= desired dose/ formulation= 40/10= 4 ml
Correct Answer is ["B","H"]
Explanation
A. Chesty: Not a priority compared to monitoring vital signs and ensuring adequate oxygenation.
B. Start oxygen 3 L via nasal cannulA Increased oxygen flow is necessary to manage the
client's respiratory distress and history of smoking. Correct Answer: 3 L, not 1 L as initially listed.
C. Acetaminophen 350 mg PO q4h for temperature greater than 101 F (38.3°C): Important for fever management but not the first priority in acute respiratory distress.
D. Normal saline 150 ml/hour: Helps maintain hydration but is secondary to respiratory support in this scenario.
E. NPO: Not applicable as there is no immediate need for surgery or risk of aspiration currently indicated.
F. Start an IV: Important for medication administration and fluid balance but follows after ensuring respiratory function.
G. Sputum culture: Useful for diagnosing the cause of respiratory symptoms but not a first- line action.
H. Place the client on a cardiorespiratory monitor: Essential for continuously assessing the client's respiratory and cardiac status due to difficulty breathing.
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