A pregnant woman calls the triage nurse at the obstetrician’…

A pregnant woman calls the triage nurse at the obstetrician’s office. She states that she is experiencing constipation. The physician recommends magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesium) 2 oz po now.   How many mLs should the nurse advise the woman to take now? _______ mLs

A baby boy was born an hour ago. The physician has ordered p…

A baby boy was born an hour ago. The physician has ordered phytonadione (Vitamin K) 1 mg IM within 4 hours of birth.   How many mLs should the nurse administer?   (Use the label provided to answer the question – If the label does not appear clear, hover over the label for alternate text)   _______ mLs

A postpartum woman is experiencing uterine cramping after br…

A postpartum woman is experiencing uterine cramping after breastfeeding. The physician has ordered ibuprofen (Motrin) 600 mg po every 6 hours as needed for postpartum cramping.   How many tablets should the nurse administer every 6 hours as needed?       (Use the label provided to answer the question – If the label does not appear clear, hover over the label for alternate text) _______ tabs

A woman is admitted to the antepartum unit at 32 weeks gesta…

A woman is admitted to the antepartum unit at 32 weeks gestation. The physician has ordered betamethasone 24 mg IM now. Repeat in 24 hours.       How many mLs should the nurse administer now?    (Use the label provided to answer the question – If the label does not appear clear, hover over the label for alternate text) _______ mLs

A pregnant woman has been diagnosed with a urinary tract inf…

A pregnant woman has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection at her routine prenatal visit. The physician has prescribed cephalexin (Keflex) 750 mg po every 8 hours.   How many capsules should the nurse advise the patient to take every 8 hours?   (Use the label provided to answer the question – If the label does not appear clear, hover over the label for alternate text) _______ caps

A woman in the antepartum unit has been diagnosed with Trich…

A woman in the antepartum unit has been diagnosed with Trichomonas. The physician has ordered metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg po BID.   How many tablets should the nurse administer BID?   (Use the label provided to answer the question – If the label does not appear clear, hover over the label for alternate text) _______ tabs