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A client has an order for insulin to cover dietary carbohydrates. How many units of insulin should be administered based on 1 unit of Novolog insulin for each 15 grams carbohydrate consumed at breakfast? For breakfast, the client ate:   6 ounces oatmeal                                12 ounces of coffee ½ medium banana                               3 ounces of orange juice  2 slices bacon                                       6 ounces skim milk     6 ounces of sugar free yogurt              Use the following chart to calculate how many units of insulin will be needed to cover the consumed carbohydrates. Note: the chart shows a single serving of carbohydrate-containing foods, which equals 15 grams:                           Grains 1 Serving = 15 g carbs Bagel (white or whole wheat) 1/2 of a small Bread (white or whole wheat) 1 slice (1 ounce) Bun (white or whole wheat) 1/2 of a small Crackers, round butter style 6 Dry cereal, unsweetened 6 ounces English muffin 1/2 of a small Hot cereal (oatmeal, grits, etc.) 3 ounces cooked Macaroni, noodles, pasta or spaghetti 3 ounces cooked Pancakes and waffles 1 (4-inch diameter) Pizza crust, thin 1/8 of a 12-inch pizza Rice (white or brown) 3 ounces cooked Fruits 1 Serving = 15 g carbs Apple 1 small Banana 1/2 medium Blackberries/Blueberries 4 ounces Canned fruit (in light syrup or juice) 3 ounces Cantaloupe 6 ounces cubed Grapes 17 small Orange 1 small Peach 1 small Pear 1 small Strawberries 10 ounces whole 100% Fruit 1 Serving = 15 g carbs Apple juice 3 ounces Cranberry juice 2 ounces Grape juice 2 ounces Orange juice 3 ounces Dairy Products 1 Serving = 15 g carbs Milk (skim or 1% fat) 6 ounces Yogurt (plain, light or sugar-free) 6 ounces  

Compute the orthogonal projection of  onto the line through  and the origin.                        _______

Order: Heparin 2,500 units, subcutaneously.  Available: (see label). How many mL should the nurse administer? Indicate the correct dose by clicking on the syringe, the amount of medication you would fill.

What is the dosage strength of the vial after reconstitution?  “”  

Convert the following to the equivalent measures indicated.  8,500 mcg = _______ mg

Calculate the following dosages using your preferred method. Order: Glyburide 7.5 mg PO daily with Breakfast. Available: Glyburide 2.5 mg tablets.  How many tablets should the nurse administer? 

Calculate the following dosages using your preferred method. A client has developed itching, which is being treated with Diphenhydramine hydrochloride. Medication order: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 25 mg PO BID.  Available: Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 12.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should be administered per dose? 

Find the distance from the point (1, 9, -1) to the line . _______

Evaluate the limit.  _______

On your first day of classes on a study abroad program in Saint-Petersburg, you meet your classmates  and you are playing a game to see if you can remember where they are from and where their cities are located. Form your answers as indicated below and fill in the blanks for each of your classmates. E.g. James is from New Orleans. It is a city in the east of America. 1.  Стефано – Милан – north of Italy [stefano] [iz] [milana]. [Yeto] [gorod] [na] [severe] [Italii]. 2. Дэн – Нью-Йорк – east of America [Den] [iz2] [Nyuiorka]. [Yeto2] [gorod2] [na2] [vostoke] [Ameriki]. 3.  Кэндис – Йоханнесбург – south of Africa [Kendis] [iz3] [Iohannesburga]. [Yeto3] [gorod3] [na3] [yuge] [Afriki]. 4. Мариса – Лиссабон – west of Europe [Marisa] [iz4] [Lissabona]. [Yeto4] [gorod4] [na4] [zapade] [Ewropy].