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chandani

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Ordered: prochlorperazine syrup 12 mg PO tid pc, for a patient with complaints of nausea. Available:
 
  a. What is the trade name for this medication?How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
 b. Estimated dose:
  c. DA equation:
  d. Evaluation:
  Shade in the nearest measurable dose on the medicine cup. Indicate with an arrow the additional amount to be added with the syringe.

Question 2

Ordered: dexamethasone 500 mcg PO bid, for a patient with a severe inflammatory condition. Available:
 
  a. What is the trade name for this medication?How many tablets will the nurse prepare?
 b. Estimated dose:
  c. DA equation:
  d. Evaluation:


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a. Compazine
b. Estimate: More than 2 x 5 mL (more than 10 mL)
c.
d. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.

Answer to Question 2

a. Decadron
b. Estimate: 2 tablets (500 mcg = 0.5 mg = 2 0.25 mg)
c. Tablet =
d. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.


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