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A nitroprusside sodium infusion is prescribed at 2.4 mcg/kg/min IV. The pharmacy prepared solution is nitroprusside 200 mg in 500 mL of D5W. For the client weighing 150 pounds (68.1818 kg), what is the correct flow rate in mL/hr?  Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to one decimal place (tenths).

The healthcare provider prescribes digoxin 0.0625 mg IV once a day. The label on the bottle reads digoxin 300 mcg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer to the client per dose?  Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to two decimal places (hundredths).

The client is prescribed to receive 1000 ml of 0.9% NS over 4 hours. The IV tubing box indicates that the tubing delivers 20 drops/mL. What is the infusion rate in drops per minute?   Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the nearest whole number.

The medulla oblongata contains which of the following areas?   I. apneustic center II. dorsal respiratory group neurons (DRGs) III. pneumotaxic center IV. ventral respiratory group neurons (VRGs)

What is the role of the capillary network in the cardiovascular system? 

What type of acid-base imbalance results from hypoventilation? 

What is the primary defense mechanism of the conducting airways? 

According to Fick’s first law of diffusion, which of the following will allow more diffusion to occur?  I. increased thickness of the membrane II. increase surface area III. diffusion constant IV. increased pressures gradient

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the nasal cavity?

Which tracheal injuries are associated with endotracheal intubation?  Choose all that apply.