The nurse receives an order from the PCHP for Ampicillin 295…

The nurse receives an order from the PCHP for Ampicillin 295 mg IM q6h. The medication is provided in the following form (Use label below.). ampicillin 500 mg per vial label   [BLANK-1] How many milliliters will the nurse administer in one dose? Express final answer to the nearest tenth. [BLANK-2] How many milligrams will the nurse administer in one day? Express final answer to the nearest whole number.

Indicate how the nurse should prepare the following using fu…

Indicate how the nurse should prepare the following using full-strength normal saline (0.9%) (solute) and sterile water (solvent). 18 oz of 1/3 strength solution for wound irrigation. How many milliliters of sterile water will the nurse use? [BLANK-1] How many milliliters of normal saline will the nurse use? [BLANK-2]

A child weighing 21.6 kg has an order for 500 mg of a medica…

A child weighing 21.6 kg has an order for 500 mg of a medication in 100 mL of D5W q12h. The normal dosage range is 40–50 mg/kg/day in divided doses q8h. What is the ordered 24-hour dose, in milligrams? [BLANK-1] Is the ordered dose safe? (Answer Yes or No) [BLANK-2]

Indicate how the nurse should prepare the following using fu…

Indicate how the nurse should prepare the following using full-strength normal saline (0.9%) (solute) and sterile water (solvent). Irrigate foot wound with 0.24 L of 1/4 strength daily. How many milliliters of solvent will the nurse use? [BLANK-1] How many milliliters of solute will the nurse use? [BLANK-2]

The nurse is caring for a client who is currently receiving…

The nurse is caring for a client who is currently receiving IV heparin. The client weighs 203 lb. Round converted weight to the nearest tenth. Use the Weight-Based Heparin Protocol to answer the questions that follow. heparin protocol box.jpg The client’s most recent aPTT is 85 seconds. Based on the most recent aPTT, what is the new infusion rate in mL/hr?  Express final answer to the nearest whole number. [BLANK-1]