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You are instructed to give morphine sulfate 6 mg to a client experiencing an MI. The drug label reads: 15 mg/mL How many mL would you give?

0.04 mL

4mL

0.5 mL

0.4 mL

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. To calculate the volume needed; dose/concentration = 6/15 = 0.4 mL.

B. To calculate the volume needed; dose/concentration = 6/15 = 0.4 mL.

C. To calculate the volume needed; dose/concentration = 6/15 = 0.4 mL.

D. To calculate the volume needed; dose/concentration = 6/15 = 0.4 mL.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. One and one-half tablets would exceed the prescribed dose.

B. One-quarter of a tablet would be 12.5 mg, which is less than the prescribed 25 mg.

C. One tablet would provide 50 mg, which is double the prescribed dose for the first week.

D. Half a tablet of a 50 mg tablet would correctly provide the 25 mg dose prescribed for the first week.

A. Increased contractility and heart rate. B. Slowed heart rate and decreased contractility of the heart. C. Relaxation of arterial and venous smooth muscle. D. Increased peripheral resistance.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Organic nitrates do not increase contractility and heart rate; they typically decrease myocardial oxygen demand.

B. Organic nitrates do not slow heart rate or decrease contractility of the heart.

C. The mechanism of action of organic nitrates in the treatment of angina is the relaxation of arterial and venous smooth muscle, leading to vasodilation and decreased myocardial oxygen demand.

D. Organic nitrates do not increase peripheral resistance; they typically cause vasodilation.

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You are instructed to give morphine sulfate 6 mg to a client experiencing an MI. The drug label reads: 15 mg/mL How many mL would you give?

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Correct Answer is D

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In the treatment of angina, the mechanism of action of an organic nitrate is:

Correct Answer is C

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