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meagbuch

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Ordered: furosemide 25 mg IM stat, for a patient with edema.
 
  Available:
 
  How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
  a. Estimated dose:
  b. DA equation:
  c. Evaluation:Indicate with an arrow the amount to be added to the syringe with the nearest measurable dose.

Question 2

Ordered: digoxin 300 mcg IM stat, for a patient with heart failure.
 
  Available:
 
  How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
  a. Estimated dose:
  b. DA equation:
  c. Evaluation: Indicate with an arrow the amount to be added to the syringe with the nearest measurable dose.


Swizqar

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

a. Estimate: Less than 4 mL. More than 2 mL.
b.
c. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.

Answer to Question 2

a. Estimate: Slightly more than 1 mL (300 mcg = 0.3 mg)
b.
c. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.


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