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A young child diagnosed with pneumonia has been prescribed erythromycin, 45 mg per day for every 1 kilogram of body weight. The patient weighs 46 pounds. The physician asks that the patient receive the medication in three equal doses throughout the day.
 
  Calculate how much medication the patient should receive per each dose
   ____ mg
  Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a patient with a differential diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning. Which assessment findings would be consistent with this diagnosis?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. cherry-red mucous membranes
  2. circumoral pallor
  3. diarrhea
  4. nausea
  5. dizziness



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 314

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 4, 5
The manifestations of carbon monoxide poisoning depend on the level of carboxyhemoglobin saturation. When hemoglobin is 10 to 20 saturated with carbon monoxide, symptoms include dizziness and nausea. A characteristic cherry-red color of the skin and mucous membranes may be seen.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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