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The client has an order for 16 units of NPH and 6 units of Regular insulin to be drawn up in the same syringe. Answer the following questions: [A] Which insulin will the nurse draw up first? [B] How much total insulin will be in the syringe? _________Units 

Order: cefprozil (Cefzil) 15 mg/kg/day po in two divided doses. The client weights 33 pounds. Available: cefprozil (Cefzil) 50 mL vial with 125 mg/5 mL How many kg does this patient weigh? Round to the tenths ______________________kg

The nurse is caring for a 9 year old child who is having post-operative pain. The child has a prescription for Meperidine 60 mg IM. How much should the nurse draw up to administer? (See label below) Round to the tenths  _______________________mL 

Order: cefprozil (Cefzil) 15 mg/kg/day po in two divided doses. The client weights 33 lbs. Available: cefprozil (Cefzil) 50 mL vial with 125 mg/5 mL How many milliliters should be given per dose? Round to the tenths  _________________________mL Note: This is the last question.  Please show your scratch paper to the camera.  Thanks!

The medication ordered is Penicillin V Potassium liquid 500 mg po. According to the label and the order, how much should be administered per dose in milliliters? Round to the tenths  _____________________mL

TBI patients may develop OCD/ How can OCD be helpful to a patient with TBI? 

Explain the significance of a multidisciplinary approach in the long-term care of individuals with traumatic brain injury. 

A client is prescribed conjugated estrogens. Which information should the nurse provide to the client about this medication? Select all that apply.

The nurse reviews the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system. Which body structure should the nurse identify that is responsible for the secretion of progestins?

A client is taking estrogen/progestin oral contraception. Which client behavior should cause the nurse to be concerned?