A nurse is caring for an infant who weighs 121b and is prescribed cefuroxime sodium 15mg/kg PO every 12 hr. Available is cefuroxime sodium oral solution 125mg/5mL. HOW many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies.
The Correct Answer is ["3.2"]
ml= Desired dose /Available concentration *Volume
3.2mL
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
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A, B-Extreme thirst is more commonly associated with hypernatremia or high levels of sodium, while hyperactive bowel sounds could be indicative of gastrointestinal distress but are not specific to hypokalemia.
D-Hyperactive reflexes are not typically associated with low potassium levels but rather with other electrolyte imbalances.
Correct Answer is D
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