The prescriber has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg PO…

The prescriber has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg PO every 6 hours for a temperature >101◦F. The patient weighs 65kg and has a temperature of 101.4◦F. Safe dosage range: 40–50 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. What is the safe dose range/dose? ________________mg (If rounding needed, round to the whole) Would the nurse administer this medication and why? _________________________ [reason]  

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) belongs to the class of medicatio…

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) belongs to the class of medications known as thiazide diuretics. Diuretics cause water and sodium to be removed from the body in the patient’s urine.  Which lab values should be monitored carefully for the patient taking this medication? (Select all that apply)