Which of the following medication should be administered whole (e.g., not divided or crushed for administration)?
A scored tablet
A capsule
An unscored tablet
A lozenge
The Correct Answer is C
A scored tablet has a line or groove that allows it to be easily split into two or more parts. A capsule can be opened and its contents can be mixed with food or liquid for administration. A lozenge is designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth. An unscored tablet, on the other hand, is not designed to be divided or crushed and should be administered whole.
A. A scored tablet is incorrect because it can be split into two or more parts.
B. A capsule is incorrect because it can be opened and its contents can be mixed with food or liquid for administration.
C. An unscored tablet is the correct answer.
D. A lozenge is incorrect because it is designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
To calculate the rate at which the nurse should infuse esmolol to the client, we need to determine the total amount of medication (in mg) required per minute and then convert it to mL/hr based on the concentration of the medication.
First, we need to calculate the total amount of esmolol required per minute:
Dose per minute = dose/kg/min x weight Dose per minute = 200 mcg/kg/min x 65 kg
To convert mcg to mg, divide by 1000:
Dose per minute = (200 mcg/kg/min x 65 kg) / 1000
Now, let's calculate the rate of infusion based on the concentration of the medication:
Rate of infusion (mL/hr) = (Dose per minute (mg/min) / Concentration (mg/mL)) x 60 min/hr
Given that the dose on hand is 2,500 mg esmolol in 250 mL of fluid:
Rate of infusion (mL/hr) = ((200 mcg/kg/min x 65 kg) / 1000 mg/mg) / (250 mL/2500 mg) x 60 min/hr
Simplifying the equation:
Rate of infusion (mL/hr) = (13 mg/min) / (1 mL/min) x 60 min/hr
Rate of infusion (mL/hr) = 13 mL/hr
Therefore, the rate at which the nurse should calculate to infuse esmolol is b. 13 mL/hr, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
To determine the correct answer, we need to calculate the flow rate in drops per minute (gt/min) based on the infusion details provided.
The nurse is administering a 2 g cefotaxime infusion dissolved in 100 mL of isotonic glucose solution over 1 hour. The drop factor of the IV tubing is 15 gt/mL.
First, we need to convert the volume of the infusion from milliliters (mL) to drops using the drop factor:
Volume in drops = Volume in mL × Drop factor Volume in drops = 100 mL × 15 gt/mL Volume in drops = 1500 gt
Next, we need to calculate the flow rate in drops per minute:
Flow rate (gt/min) = Volume in drops / Infusion time in minutes Flow rate (gt/min) = 1500 gt / 60 min
Flow rate (gt/min) ≈ 25 gt/min
Therefore, the correct answer is c. 25 gt/min. The nurse should set the IV infusion to deliver the cefotaxime at a flow rate of 25 gt/min to complete the infusion in 1 hour.
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