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Which of the following is NOT characterized by high levels of cortisol in the blood?

 Order: amoxicillin (Amoxil) 300 mg, PO, q8hAvailable: amoxicillin (Amoxil) 200mg per 5 ml Answer each question in order to receive credit for this problem 1. How many mL will the patient receive per dose? 2. How many mg will the patient receive per day? 3. How many mL will the patient receive per day?

The nurse is administering oral medications to a patient. Which are important considerations? (select all that apply)  

The target cells for the hormone ACTH are located in the _______.

Order: digoxin 62.5 mcg PO for a child with heart failure Available: digoxin 125mcg tablets How many tablets would you give?

Can you say with certainty whether each of these patients has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes?  Why or why not?  

What is a specific diagnosis for patient #3, who is also pregnant at the time of this test?

Order: cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin) 200 mg, PO, b.i.d.Available: Ceftin 250 mg/5 mLHow many mL will the patient receive per dose? Show your work. 

What is the equivalent for 100mg when converting to grams?

Note:  In Activity 1, values that differ less than ± 50 mℓ O2 / kg/hr from Controls should be evaluated as NO CHANGE.  The Data Chart for Activity 1 if completed will be helpful. Activity 1-Part 2:  What are the target organs for thyroxine?