A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 100 mg PO every 8 hr to a toddler who weighs 20 kg. The recommended dosage range is 20 to 25 mg/kg/day. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse determines the prescription is insufficient to achieve the desired effect.

The nurse determines the prescription is above the recommended dosage range.

The nurse contacts the pharmacist to adjust the prescribed dosage.

The nurse administers the prescribed dosage.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. According to the recommended dosage range of 20 to 25 mg/kg/day for a toddler weighing 20 kg, the daily dosage should be between 400 mg (20 kg x 20 mg) and 500 mg (20 kg x 25 mg). Therefore, the prescribed dosage of 300 mg/day is below the recommended range.

B. The nurse determines the prescription is above the recommended dosage range. This is incorrect because the prescribed dosage is actually below the recommended range.

C. The nurse contacts the pharmacist to adjust the prescribed dosage. This would be an appropriate action since the prescribed dosage does not meet the recommended range, and collaboration with the pharmacist could ensure the correct dosage is administered.

D. The nurse administers the prescribed dosage. This would not be appropriate without first addressing the discrepancy between the prescribed dosage and the recommended range.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The Snellen chart is the standard tool used to assess distant vision.

B. An otoscope is used to examine the ears, not vision.

C. A penlight is used for pupillary responses and not for vision testing.

D. The Rinne test assesses hearing, not vision.

A. "I take electrolyte supplements because I am on a diuretic". B. "My blood glucose has been very high lately because I have type I diabetes. C. I have been vomiting everything I ate and drank for the past 2 days". D. "At home we eat a lot of green leafy vegetables". E. "I've had diarrhea for several days".

Correct Answer is ["B","C","E"]

Explanation

A. Taking electrolyte supplements would likely prevent hypokalemia unless the intake is insufficient.

B. High blood glucose levels can lead to osmotic diuresis, causing loss of potassium through urine.

C. Vomiting results in loss of potassium and other electrolytes, leading to hypokalemia.

D. Green leafy vegetables are rich in potassium and would help maintain potassium levels rather than deplete them.

E. Diarrhea leads to excessive potassium loss, contributing to hypokalemia.

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