Prozac 30mg PO is ordered for a client. Prozac is available in 10mg tablets. How many tablets will you administer?
The Correct Answer is ["3"]
3 tablets
To calculate the number of tablets needed, divide the total prescribed dose by the strength of each tablet. In this case, 30mg / 10mg per tablet = 3 tablets.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Choice A rationale: fats are directly related to lithium therapy and does not require any special monitoring during the drug’s intake.
Choice B rationale: proteins do not affect the blood levels of lithium hence they do not require any special monitoring during the drug’s intake.
Choice C rationale: Lithium is a salt that can affect the fluid and electrolyte balance in the body and competes with sodium for their reabsorption in the kidneys.
Therefore, if the client consumes too much or too little sodium, it can alter the level of lithium in the blood and cause toxicity or ineffectiveness hence the need for close monitoring.
Choice D rationale: potassium does not affect the blood levels of lithium hence no special monitoring during intake is required.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Choice A rationale: Abstract thinking involves the ability to think conceptually and comprehend concrete concepts such as proverbs.
Choice B rationale: Memory assesses the client’s ability to recall previously experienced or learned information and is not directly assessed by the client's ability to follow a written command.
Choice C rationale: General knowledge refers to the ability of a client to answer questions on common topics and facts and is not assessed by the client's response to a written command.
Choice D rationale: The ability to follow a written command, such as "Please raise your left hand," assesses the client's ability to read and understand written instructions.
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