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vicky

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The patient has Levaquin 500 mg ordered once daily. The Levaquin is available in 100 mL of NS and should infuse over 60 minutes. Using an IV pump, how many milliliters per hour should the Levaquin be infused? ___________
 
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The physician has ordered hydrocodoneacetamin ophen 7.5 mg/500 mg every 4 hours for pain per gastric tube. The hydrocodoneacetamin ophen syrup is supplied in 15 mg/1000 mg per 20-mL concentration.
 
  How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? ______ Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

100 mL/h

Answer to Question 2

10 mL





 

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