A nurse is preparing to reconstitute ampicillin for IM administration to a client who has urethritis.

Which of the following information should the nurse interpret from the medication label? (Refer to the medication label below.). *This vial contains ampicillin sodium equivalent to 1 gram ampicillin.

For IM use, add 3.5 ml diluent (read accompanying insert). Resulting solution contains 250 mg ampicillin per mL. Use solution within 1 hour.

Usage dosage: Adults-250 to 500 mg IM qóh. READ ACCOMPANYING INSERT.

T tor. detailed indications, IM or IV dosage, and precautions.

Store the dry powder at 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F) (See USP]). NDC 1234-1234-10. Ampicillin for Injection, UŠP. 1 gram per vial.

For IM or IV Use.

End of label.

A nurse is preparing to administer tobramycin 3 mg/kg/day IM in three divided doses to a client who weighs 85 kg. The amount available is tobramycin 40 mg/mL. How many mL 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.). mL. .

A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer's 2 L IV to infuse over 12 hr. The drop factor on the manual IV tubing is 20 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the IV flow rate to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.). gtt/min.

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 15 mg/kg via intermittent IV bolus to a client who weighs 99 lb. The amount available is acetaminophen 1,000 mg/100 mL. 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.)

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 750 mcg IV bolus.

How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest hundredth.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.). mg.

A nurse is preparing to administer morphine oral solution 30 mg PO for breakthrough pain to a client who has cancer.

Available is morphine oral solution 20 mg/mL. 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.)

A nurse is preparing to administer amikacin 5 mg/kg via intermittent IV bolus to a client who weighs 219 lb. Available is amikacin 10 mg/mL. 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.)

A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin extended release 300 mg PO daily.

Available is phenytoin 100 mg capsules.

How many capsules 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.). capsule(s).

A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 300 mg PO every 4 hr PRN headache.

Available is acetaminophen liquid 160 mg/5 mL. How many mL 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.). mL. .

A nurse is preparing to administer naloxone 10 mcg/kg IM to a client who weighs 165 lb. Available is naloxone 0.4 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

A nurse is preparing to administer phenobarbital 2 mg/kg/day IV divided in 2 equal doses to a client who weighs 165 lb. Available is phenobarbital 65 mg/mL. How many mL 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.)