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According to the lecture and textbook, reaction time (RT) will increase logarithmically as the:

A client with a thrombosis has a heparin infusion at 15 mL/hr. The heparin concentration is 25,000 units in 500 mL of 0.45% NS.  How many units per hour is the client receiving? _____ units/hr   (Enter numeric answer only)   

Order: Alprazolam 0.5 mg po at bedtime PRN anxiety.   Available:   How many tablets will you give per dose? ________ tabs   (Enter numeric answer only)  

Order: Meperidine 75 mg IM Available: Meperidine 100 mg / mL How many mL would you administer per dose?  __________ mL   (Enter numeric answer only)  

You are flying the RNAV 9R Circling to 27R approach into KMLB. During the circle, you fly behind a layer of low clouds and lose sight of the airport but remain outside the clouds in visual conditions. Explain what the appropriate procedure in this scenario would be and how you would fly it.

Acetaminophen is ordered for an infant who weighs 17.6 lb. Acetaminophen is available as a 160mg/5mL concentration.  The recommended dosage is 10 mg/kg/dose.  Calculate the safe dose for this child.   ______ mg   (Enter numeric answer only)  

Order: Ferrous sulfate 45 mg PO daily Available: Ferrous sulfate 15 mg per 0.6 mL How many mL will you administer per dose?  _____ mL   (Enter numeric answer only)     

The health care provider ordered furosemide 20 mg IV stat for your patient with congestive heart failure.  You have the following available:     How many mL will you administer per dose? ______ mL   (Enter numeric answer only)    

Order: Cefazolin 125 mg IM q4h. Available is Cefazolin with the following directions: “Add 2 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride for injection.” Provides a final dosage of 250 mg / mL after reconstitution. How many mL will you give per dose? ________ mL   (Enter numeric answer only)  

The licensed prescriber orders Tegretol XR 0.2 g PO TID for your client’s epilepsy.  How many tablets will the nurse administer per dose? _____ tabs (Enter numeric answer only)