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Identify the two 8 structures of the subcortex. Explain how these regions of the brain differ in terms of general function.

Contrast the function and location of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Why are the locations different?

The nurse is preparing Dopamine 750 mg/500 mL to infuse at 5 mcg/kg/min. The client’s weight is 70 kg. The nurse should set the pump to deliver how many mL/hr?   

A nurse is caring for a client who has a deep vein thrombosis and is prescribed heparin by continuous IV infusion at 1,400 units/hr. Available is heparin 25,000 units in 250 mL D5W. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number)  ___________________ mL/hr

A client is receiving 20% Mannitol through their peripheral IV. After 50 mLs has infused the IV infiltrates. How many milligrams did the client receive? (Round to the nearest whole number) ______________ mg

A client is receiving 20% Mannitol through their peripheral IV. After 50 mLs has infused the IV infiltrates. How many milligrams did the client receive? (Round to the nearest whole number) ______________ mg

A nurse is reviewing a client’s prescription for 1,000 mL of 5% dextrose in water IV to infuse over 8 hr. At 1400, the nurse observes that there is 250 mL of solution remaining in the client’s current IV bag. At what time should the nurse hang the next bag of IV solution? ___________ military time (Just write the numbers)

A nurse is caring for a client who has a deep vein thrombosis and is prescribed heparin by continuous IV infusion at 1,400 units/hr. Available is heparin 25,000 units in 250 mL D5W. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number)  ___________________ mL/hr

Lipid soluble drugs, such as heroin or THC, readily enter the brain, because:

After drug administration has occurred, the amount of drug in the blood that is free to bind at specific target sites is/are referred to as