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What is the dosage shown on the syringe below?   

The prescriber orders Cefadyl 225 mg, IM, once a day. The pharmacy has supplied a vial of Cefadyl powder.  Label directions: Reconstitute with 2mL of sterile water to yield a concentration of 500mg/2mL.   How many mL will be administered to this client? _____mL

The radiation therapist is treating with an IR192 source. The exposure to the therapist at a distance of 45 cm is 3.7 mRem per hour. At what distance must the therapist move to in order to reduce her exposure to dose of 0.5 mRem per hour?

The prescriber orders Pfizerpen 1,000,000 units to be administered once a day via IV. The pharmacy has supplied a vial of Pfizerpen powder. Label directions:  Add 1.6 mL of sterile water to give a concentration of 5,000,000 units/mL. How many mL will be administered for this client? 

The heel of a 30 degree wedge will

Your patient is beginning treatment for her larynx cancer and she begins to ask you questions about nutrition. You are able to answer all questions except what types of vitamins she should take and avoid. In order for her to get the right information you suggest  

The prescriber has ordered digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.0625 mg PO daily. The pharmacy has supplied digoxin 0.125 mg/ tablet. How many tablet(s) should the nurse administer?

Primary cancers that are initially diagnosed may require further imaging for bone metastasis as part of the doctor’s standard of care. All of the following cancers fall into this category EXCEPT:

Open market purchases ________ reserves and the monetary base thereby ________ the money supply.

The small flap of cartilage on the larynx that helps prevent solid foods or liquid from entering the trachea is called the