A health care provider prescribes diphenhydramine 1 mg/kg PO…

A health care provider prescribes diphenhydramine 1 mg/kg PO every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pruritus for a child with eczema. The child weighs 15 kg. The nurse has this medication available:kids benadryl label.jpgHow many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose?

A patient is hospitalized following a myocardial infarction…

A patient is hospitalized following a myocardial infarction and develops signs of decreased cardiac output, including hypotension, cool extremities, and decreased urine output. Which medication would the nurse expect to administer to improve cardiac output?