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A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg PO. Available is lorazepam 1 mg tablets.
How many tablets should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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Full Explanation
Step 1 is to determine the amount of lorazepam needed, which is 2 mg as prescribed.
Step 2 is to calculate the number of tablets required. Since each tablet contains 1 mg, we divide the prescribed dose by the strength per tablet:
2 mg ÷ 1 mg per tablet = 2 tablets
Therefore, the correct answer is 2 tablets.
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A nurse is preparing to administer amantadine 150 mg PO for a client who is experiencing parkinsonism due to an antipsychotic medication.
Available is amantadine 50 mg/5 mL oral solution.
How many mL should the nurse administer?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Full Explanation
Step 1 is to determine the amount of amantadine needed, which is 150 mg as prescribed.
Step 2 is to calculate the volume of the solution needed to deliver this dose. The available solution has a concentration of 50 mg per 5 mL. Using the formula:
(Prescribed dose ÷ Available dose) × Volume per dose
(150mg ÷ 50mg) × 5mL = 15mL
Therefore, the correct answer is 15 mL.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has just begun therapy with alprazolam to treat anxiety.
The nurse should observe the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?.
A. Bradycardia.
Bradycardia is not a common side effect of alprazolam.
B. Hypertension.
Hypertension is not typically associated with alprazolam use.
C. Sedation.
Sedation is a common side effect of alprazolam, as it is a benzodiazepine and has a calming effect on the brain.
D. Hearing loss.
Hearing loss is not a known side effect of alprazolam. So, the correct answer is C, Sedation.
Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Bradycardia is not a common side effect of alprazolam.
Choice B rationale:
Hypertension is not typically associated with alprazolam use.
Choice C rationale:
Sedation is a common side effect of alprazolam, as it is a benzodiazepine and has a calming effect on the brain.
Choice D rationale:
Hearing loss is not a known side effect of alprazolam.
So, the correct answer is C, Sedation.
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration records of a group of clients who have been newly admitted to a long-term care facility.
Which of the following clients should the nurse monitor for extrapyramidal symptoms?.
A. A client who has schizophrenia and is taking an antipsychotic medication.
Antipsychotic medications can cause extrapyramidal symptoms, which include involuntary muscle contractions and tremors.
B. A client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and is taking insulin.
Insulin, used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, does not typically cause extrapyramidal symptoms.
C. A client who has chronic pancreatitis and is taking pancreatic enzymes.
Pancreatic enzymes, used to treat chronic pancreatitis, are not associated with extrapyramidal symptoms.
D. A client who has hypertension and is taking a beta-adrenergic blocker.
Beta-adrenergic blockers, used to treat hypertension, do not typically cause extrapyramidal symptoms. So, the correct answer is A, A client who has schizophrenia and is taking an antipsychotic medication.
Full Explanation
Choice A rationale:
Antipsychotic medications can cause extrapyramidal symptoms, which include involuntary muscle contractions and tremors.
Choice B rationale:
Insulin, used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus, does not typically cause extrapyramidal symptoms.
Choice C rationale:
Pancreatic enzymes, used to treat chronic pancreatitis, are not associated with extrapyramidal symptoms.
Choice D rationale:
Beta-adrenergic blockers, used to treat hypertension, do not typically cause extrapyramidal symptoms.
So, the correct answer is A, A client who has schizophrenia and is taking an antipsychotic medication.