Author Question: A patient's order for IV fluid states that NS is to be infused. Which of the following IV fluids ... (Read 52 times)

Pineappleeh · **on:** Jul 3, 2018

A patient's order for IV fluid states that NS is to be infused. Which of the following IV fluids should be given?
A) 0.9 sodium chloride
B) 0.45 sodium chloride
C) 0.225 sodium chloride
D) 5 dextrose

Question 2

Compute the amount of medication that will be given to administer one dose of the following orders using the dimensional analysis method to obtain your answers. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary. Round all parenteral administration orders that are over 1 mL to one decimal place. Round all parenteral administration orders under 1 mL to two decimal places. Do not include zeros at the end of decimal numbers.

The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors.

Order: Augmentin 875 mg p.o. q.12h
Supply: Augmentin oral suspension 400 mg per 5 mL, 20 mL bottle
Give: __________mL
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word