A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about insulin storage.
Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I can keep the current vial of insulin in use stored at room temperature.".
"I should store unopened vials of insulin in the refrigerator.".
"I should discard the current vial of insulin after six doses have been taken.".
"I should return any unused vials of insulin to the healthcare provider's office for disposal.".
Correct Answer : A,B
The current vial of insulin in use can be stored at room temperature for up to 28 days.
Unopened vials of insulin should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain their potency until their expiration date.
Choice C is not the correct answer because the current vial of insulin does not need to be discarded after six doses have been taken.
Choice D is not the correct answer because unused vials of insulin do not need to be returned to the healthcare provider’s office for disposal.
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Correct Answer is ["94"]
Explanation
To calculate the flow rate in mL/hr, you need to divide the total volume to be infused by the total infusion time in hours (750 mL / 8 hr = 93.75 mL/hr).
Rounded to the nearest whole number, this is 94 mL/hr.
Correct Answer is ["1"]
Explanation
The physician has ordered a total of 2 g/day of vancomycin hydrochloride to be taken in 4 divided doses.
This means that each dose should be 2 g/day ÷ 4 = 0.5 g/dose.
Since the pharmacy has filled the prescription with 500 mg capsules, and 500 mg is equivalent to 0.5 g, the client should take 1 capsule per dose.
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