A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 25 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is atenolol 50 mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
The Correct Answer is ["0.5"]
Desired/available *tab= 25/50*1= 0.5 tab per dose
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Correct Answer is ["A","B","E"]
Explanation
A. Ensures retention of the suppository
B. For smooth insertion
C. Can cause trauma and should be avoided
D. Does not follow anatomy of the distal gut-Sim’s position preferred

E. For infection control
Correct Answer is ["B","C","D","E"]
Explanation
A. vancomycin can be nephrotoxic and fluid restriction is inappropriate
B. Slow infusion of vancomycin is key to avoid flush reactions
C. Normal trough levels for vancomycin are 10-20mcg/ml- 24mcg/ml increases risk of toxicity
D. Monitoring serum creatinine monitors for renal damage
E. Vancomycin can cause hearing loss and clients should be advised any early signs of ototoxicitysuch as ear fullness
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