The physician ordered 1.5 mg of subcutaneous epinephrine stat. The medication is available in an ampule labeled 1g/1000ml. How many milliliters should the nurse give?

A nurse is preparing to administer morning insulin to a client who has a prescription for 14 units of regular insulin and 28 units of NPH insulin subcutaneous daily. What is the total number of units of insulin that the nurse should prepare in the insulin syringe?

The directions for reconstitution of oxacillin sodium for injection are on the drug label. Directions read: "For IM use, add 5.7mt sterile water for injection Resulting solution contains 250 mg oxacillin sodium per 1.5 mL. The vial contains oxacillin sodium equivalent to 1 gram. Usual adult dosage of oxacillin sodium is 250 mg-500 mg IM every 4 to 6 hours." The patient/client is to receive 400 mg IM every 6 hours. How many milliliters would the nurse administer?

The physician ordered 1.5 mg of subcutaneous epinephrine stat. The medication is available in an ampule labeled 1g/1000ml. How many milliliters should the nurse give?

The nurse is choosing the gauge and length of a needle for a subcutaneous injection of vitamin B12 for a client who has pernicious anemia. Which type of needle would be the best choice?

When locating the deltoid IM injection site, which part of the body would this be found?

The directions for reconstitution of mezlocillin IV injection read: "For IV use, reconstitute with 30 mL sterile water for injection. Each 30 mL of reconstituted solution will contain 3 grams of mezlocillin." The patient/client is to receive 1.5 g of mezlocillin IV every 6 hours. How many milliliters would the nurse administer?

The directions for reconstitution of ampicillin sodium for injection are on the drug label. Directions read: "For IM use, add 3.5mL sterile water for injection Resulting solution contains 250 mg ampicillin sodium per mL. The vial contains ampicillin sodium equivalent to 1 gram. Usual adult dosage of ampicillin is 250 mg-500 mg IM every 6 hours." How much diluent is added to the vial to prepare the medication for IM use?

A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client to the medical unit. The client's valuables include a container of ginkgo biloba: The client states he takes a dose each day to improve his memory. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

The nurse is giving an IM corticosteroid injection to a client with rheumatoid arthritis. What type of syringe and needle ward the nurse use for this injection?

The patient/client is to receive 250 mg of cefazolin, IM, every 12 hours. The directions for reconstitution of cefazolin for injection are on the drug label in the form of a table. Directions read: “Use 2 mL of sterile water as a diluent. Resulting solution contains approximately 125 mg/mL with an approximate available volume of 2 mL.” What is the final concentration of the prepared cefazolin solution for IM administration?