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An order for metoprolol (Lopressor) 37.5 mg has been prescribed. Based on the medication label below, how many scored tablets should be administered? Round to the tenths  _____________________Tablet(s)

Order: sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) 50mg/kg/day po in four divided doses, administered q 6 hours. The client weights 55 pounds. How much medication will the client receive in 24 hours? Round to the tenths _____________________________mg

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.