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Order: Magnesium Sulfate 1 gram in 100mLs 0.09% NaCl over 2 hours. IV tubing has a drop factor of 30 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute will you give?

25 gtt/min

1500 gtt/min

50 gtt/min

83 gtt/min

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. 25 gtt/min: Calculating the correct rate reveals that this is not the correct answer.

B. 1500 gtt/min: This rate is too high; the calculation does not support this answer.

C. 50 gtt/min: To calculate: (100 mL / 120 min) × 30 gtt/mL = 50 gtt/min.

D. 83 gtt/min: This is too high based on the calculation.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Enriched cereal in whole milk. Whole milk is high in saturated fats, which the DASH diet aims to limit.

B. Turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, green beans, and banana. This meal is balanced, low in saturated fats, high in fiber, and aligns well with the DASH diet principles. (Correct Answer)

C. Pork sausage and baked beans. Pork sausage is high in saturated fats and sodium, which should be limited in the DASH diet.

D. Hamburger, steak fries, and an orange. While the orange is DASH-friendly, the hamburger and fries are high in fats and sodium.

A. "This medication can make me have mood swings." B. "I may have urinary incontinence while taking this medication." C. "I should not drive while taking this new medication." D. "I may have frequent hiccups while taking this medication." E. "This new medication may decrease my sex drive."

Correct Answer is ["A","C","E"]

Explanation

A. "This medication can make me have mood swings." Beta blockers can cause mood changes, such as depression or mood swings, as a side effect.

B. "I may have urinary incontinence while taking this medication." Urinary incontinence is not a common side effect of beta blockers.

C. "I should not drive while taking this new medication." Beta blockers can cause dizziness or fatigue, so clients should avoid driving until they know how the medication affects them.

D. "I may have frequent hiccups while taking this medication." Hiccups are not a common side effect of beta blockers.

E. "This new medication may decrease my sex drive." Beta blockers can sometimes cause decreased libido as a side effect.

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Order: Magnesium Sulfate 1 gram in 100mLs 0.09% NaCl over 2 hours. IV tubing has a drop factor of 30 gtt/mL. How many drops per minute will you give?

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