A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 15 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hr. The client weighs 198 lb. How many mg should the nurse administer With each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. DO not use a trailing zero.)
The Correct Answer is ["675"]
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- 198 lb ÷ 2.205 lb/kg = 90 kg
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Calculate the total daily dose:
- 15 mg/kg/day * 90 kg = 1350 mg/day
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Calculate the dose for each 12-hour period:
- 1350 mg/day ÷ 2 doses/day = 675 mg/dose
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Hypovolemia leads to reduced cardiac output hence a weak pulse. Hypovolemia leads to reduced venous return to the heart. This subsequently leads to low stroke volume which is palpated as a weak and low volume pulse.
B-Not a symptom directly related to hypovolemia
C-Hypovolemia leads to an increased heart rate
D-Hypovolemia leads to low blood pressure
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Rationale-Blood is considered an isotonic solution because its solute concentration is similar to that of the cells in the body, allowing for free movement of water across cell membranes without causing a net influx or efflux of water. This isotonic nature is crucial for maintaining cell integrity and function.
Isotonic solutions have the same osmotic pressure as body’s plasma
B-Hypertonic solution like 3% saline have higher osmotic pressure compared to plasma. This type of solutions draw water from the cells causing shrinkage
D-Hypotonic solution like 0.45% saline have lower osmotic pressure as compared to plasma. They cause swelling of cells with eventual damage
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