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RYAN BANYAN

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What finding is a clinical manifestation of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in children?
 
  a. Low-pitched cry
  b. Sunken fontanel
  c. Diplopia, blurred vision
  d. Increased blood pressure

Question 2

A health care provider prescribes hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) 200 mg IV STAT for a child with acute adrenocortical insufficiency. The medication label states Solu-Cortef 100 mg/2 ml. The nurse prepares to administer one dose.
 
  How many milliliters will the nurse prepare to administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer below in a whole number.
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Eunice618

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Diplopia and blurred vision are signs of increased ICP in children. A high-pitched cry and a tense or bulging fontanel are characteristic of increased ICP. Increased blood pressure, common in adults, is rarely seen in children.

Answer to Question 2

ANS:
4

Follow the formula for dosage calculation.
Desired
-----------  Volume = ml per dose
Available

200 mg
-----------  2 ml = 4 ml
100 mg


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