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A nurse in a mental health unit is preparing to administer a loading dose of fluphenazine 7.5 mg PO to an older adult client who has schizophrenia. Available is fluphenazine elixir 2.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse plan to administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is ["15"]

To determine the correct dosage in mL:

The prescribed dose is 7.5 mg.

The concentration of the elixir is 2.5 mg/5 mL.

Calculate the volume to administer:

Volume (mL) = Desired Dose (mg)÷Concentration (mg/mL)

First, find the concentration in mg/mL:

Concentration=2.5 mg÷5 mL

= 0.5mg/mL

Next, calculate the volume:

Volume = 7.5 mg÷ 0.5 mg/mL

= 15 mL

So, the nurse should administer 15 mL of the elixir.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Provide the client with a snack between lunch and dinner. Many Seventh-day Adventists follow a diet that emphasizes healthy eating and may include snacks between meals. It's important to accommodate their dietary habits, which often include vegetarianism and abstaining from caffeine.
B. Offer the client hot tea at bedtime. Many Seventh-day Adventists avoid caffeine, which includes most teas.
C. Ensure the client has a cup of coffee with every meal. Coffee contains caffeine, which is often avoided by Seventh-day Adventists.
D. Offer the client water before and after meals. While offering water is generally good practice, this option does not specifically address the dietary practices of Seventh-day Adventists.

A. Mild, occasional itching B. Oily skin C. Warm hands D. Scaly patches on the cheeks

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Mild, occasional itching: Contact dermatitis usually causes more persistent and sometimes severe itching rather than mild and occasional.
B. Oily skin: Contact dermatitis typically causes dryness and irritation rather than oily skin.
C. Warm hands: Warm hands are not a characteristic finding of contact dermatitis.
D. Scaly patches on the cheeks: This is correct. Contact dermatitis can cause scaly patches, redness, and irritation on the skin, including the cheeks.

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