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stevenposner

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A client receiving chemotherapy is prescribed dolasetron mesylate 100 mg IV. The nurse plans to administer the dolasetron mesylate:
 
  a. as soon as the prescription is written.
  b. as soon as pharmacy supplies the drug.
  c. immediately prior to chemotherapy.
  d. 30 minutes prior to chemotherapy.

Question 2

A child weighing 21 pounds is prescribed diphenhydramine by mouth to prevent nausea associated with receiving immunizations. The recommended safe dose for diphenhydramine is 5 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. This child's individual dose should not exceed:
 
  a. 12 mg/dose. c. 20 mg/dose.
  b. 48 mg/day. d. 12 mg/kg.=



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Serotonin antagonists should be administered 30 minutes prior to chemo.
B Incorrect: This is not a time frame for administration.
C Incorrect: Serotonin antagonists should be administered 30 minutes prior to chemo.
D Correct: Serotonin antagonists should be administered 30 minutes prior to chemo.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: 21 pounds divided by 2.2 = 9.54 kg X 5 = 47.72. mg/day divided by 4 doses = 11.9 mg, or rounded to 12 mg/dose.
B Incorrect: The question asks for the child's individual dose, not daily dose.
C Incorrect: This is an incorrect result.
D Incorrect: This has changed the recommended safe dose for children.





 

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