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A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg PO.
Available in lorazepam 1 mg tablets.
How many tablets should the nurse administer?
A. 1.
Choice A, 1 tablet, is not the correct answer because it would only provide a total dose of 1 mg.
B. 2.
The nurse should administer 2 tablets of lorazepam 1 mg to give a total dose of 2 mg. This is calculated by dividing the desired dose (2 mg) by the available dose (1 mg/tablet) to get the number of tablets needed: 2 mg / (1 mg/tablet) = 2 tablets.
C. 3.
Choice C, 3 tablets, is not the correct answer because it would provide a total dose of 3 mg.
D. 4.
Choice D, 4 tablets, is not the correct answer because it would provide a total dose of 4 mg.
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Full Explanation
The nurse should administer 2 tablets of lorazepam 1 mg to give a total dose of 2 mg.
This is calculated by dividing the desired dose (2 mg) by the available dose (1 mg/tablet) to get the number of tablets needed: 2 mg / (1 mg/tablet) = 2 tablets.
Choice A, 1 tablet, is not the correct answer because it would only provide a total dose of 1 mg.
Choice C, 3 tablets, is not the correct answer because it would provide a total dose of 3 mg.
Choice D, 4 tablets, is not the correct answer because it would provide a total dose of 4 mg.
Similar Questions
A nurse in a provider's office is collecting data from a client who has hypothyroidism.
Which of the following should the nurse expect?
A. Bradycardia.
Hypothyroidism can cause a slowed heart rate, also called bradycardia1.
B. Moist skin.
Choice B, Moist skin, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported symptom of hypothyroidism.
C. Blurred vision.
Choice C, Blurred vision, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported symptom of hypothyroidism.
D. Insomnia.
Choice D, Insomnia, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported symptom of hypothyroidism.
Full Explanation
Hypothyroidism can cause a slowed heart rate, also called bradycardia1.
Choice B, Moist skin, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported symptom of hypothyroidism.
Choice C, Blurred vision, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported symptom of hypothyroidism.
Choice D, Insomnia, is not the correct answer because it is not a commonly reported symptom of hypothyroidism.
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?
A. "I can keep the current vial of insulin in use stored at room temperature.".
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.
B. "I should store unopened vials of insulin in the refrigerator.".
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.
C. "I should discard the current vial of insulin after six doses have been taken.".
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.
D. "I should return any unused vials of insulin to the healthcare provider's office for disposal.".
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.
Full Explanation
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.
A nurse in the emergency department is assisting with the care of a client who has a deep laceration on her left lower forearm and is bleeding heavily from the wound.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Apply a tourniquet just above the wound.
Choice A is not the best answer because a tourniquet should only be used as a last resort to control life-threatening bleeding from a limb 2.
B. Place the client in a modified Trendelenburg position.
Choice B is not the best answer because placing the client in a modified Trendelenburg position is not necessary for this situation.
C. Apply pressure directly to the wound.
This is the first step in controlling bleeding and preventing hematoma formation 1. Applying direct pressure to the wound with a sterile gauze or a clean cloth can help stop the bleeding 2.
D. Settle the client in a reclining position.
Choice D is not the best answer because settling the client in a reclining position is not necessary for this situation.
Full Explanation
This is the first step in controlling bleeding and preventing hematoma formation 1.
Applying direct pressure to the wound with a sterile gauze or a clean cloth can help stop the bleeding 2.
Choice A is not the best answer because a tourniquet should only be used as a last resort to control life-threatening bleeding from a limb 2.
Choice B is not the best answer because placing the client in a modified Trendelenburg position is not necessary for this situation.
Choice D is not the best answer because settling the client in a reclining position is not necessary for this situation.