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hbsimmons88

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on: Jul 3, 2018
The physician orders simvastatin 80 mg oral at bedtime for a patient. Simvastatin is available in 40-mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________
 
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Question 2

The physician has ordered hydromorphone 0.4 mg IV every 30 minutes prn for pain. The medication is available in 2 mg per 1-mL vials. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? __________
 
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jharrington11

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

2 tablets

Answer to Question 2

0.2 mL


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