Entries by Daphne Hanson

Preparing administration of digoxin

A nurse is preparing administration of digoxin 8 mcg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 12 hours for a preschooler who weighs 33 lb. Available is digoxin 0.05 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? a.     How many mcg/kg/day can be administered? b.     How many mg are administered per dose? c.     How many mL should the […]

“Culture and environment of safety”

“Culture and environment of safety” Give a detailed concise explanation,answer the following questions in writing 1.  What should the “culture and environment of safety” look like when preparing and administering medications? 2.  Discuss a common breach of medication administration. 3.  Identify three (3) factors that lead to errors in documentation related to medication administration. 4. […]

Assessing 36 weeks gestation

A nurse is assessing a client who is at 36 weeks gestation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider ? a. 3+ deep tendon reflexes b. Protruding hemorrhoids . Urinary frequency ch 4 p. 21 maternal- d. Supine hypotension – teach them side lying position

Tobramycin 2.5 mg/kg dose

A 45 YO male weighing 65 kg is to receive tobramycin 2.5 mg/kg dose IV every 12 hours for a severe infection. Each dose will be administered over 60 minutes. A) How many mg will the patient receive each dose? B) The pharmacy sends over the appropriate dose of tobramycin in a 100 mL bag […]