A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocodone/acetaminophen 5 mg PO every 6 hr for pain. The amount available is hydrocodone/acetaminophen 7.5 mg/500 mg/15 mL elixir. How many mL should the nurse administer? (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 ["10"]

The available concentration is 7.5 mg/15 mL.
The nurse needs to administer 5 mg of hydrocodone.

Volume to administer= Desired dose / Concentration ×Volume available

Volume to administer= 5mge / 7.5mg ×15mL=10mL

Answer: 10 mL

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Suction the toddler's nose and mouth every hour: Suctioning can damage surgical sites and should be avoided.
B. Give the toddler a hard-tipped sippy cup to drink liquids: Hard-tipped sippy cups can disrupt the surgical repair. Use alternative feeding methods.
C. Provide soft foods for the toddler: The child should only receive liquids postoperatively to prevent injury to the repair.
D. Maintain elbow restraints on the toddler: Elbow restraints prevent the toddler from putting their hands in their mouth or disrupting the surgical site.

A. Collect a stool sample from the toddler B. Determine if the toddler is voiding C. Initiate isotonic fluids with 20 mEq/L potassium chloride D. Request evaluation of the toddler’s serum electrolytes

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Collect a stool sample from the toddler: This is important but not the priority. Dehydration status must be assessed first.
B. Determine if the toddler is voiding: Assessing for urination helps evaluate hydration status and guides fluid replacement.
C. Initiate isotonic fluids with 20 mEq/L potassium chloride: Potassium should not be added until kidney function and voiding are confirmed.
D. Request evaluation of the toddler’s serum electrolytes: This is important but comes after assessing hydration and kidney function.

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