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Convert the following to the equivalent measures indicated.  5ft 5in = ______cm

Round off to the nearest tenth: 0.564 mg

The physician’s order is to administer Lanoxin 0.125 mg by mouth at 0800.  Available: Lanoxin 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets should be administered? 

Order: Furosemide 15 mg IM stat.  Available: Furosemide 20 mg/2 mL. How many mL are needed for this dose?   Indicate the correct dose by clicking on the syringe, the amount of medication you would fill. 

Convert the following to the equivalent measures indicated.  100 mL = ______oz

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