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Mr.Thesaxman

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The nurse is calculating the dosage of penicillin to give to a client. The dose ordered is 250 mg and on hand is a 500-mg tablet. How many tablets would the nurse give the client?
 
  A) Half a tablet
  B) One tablet
  C) One and one-half a tablet
  D) Two tablets

Question 2

The nurse should be alert for signs and symptoms of CD or withdrawal in all clients. Which of the following is a characteristic of a chemically dependent person?
 
  A) All chemically dependent people display the usual stereotype.
  B) Most chemically dependent people are forthcoming about their addiction.
  C) Abusers of one drug may have built up tolerance to related drugs.
  D) Up to 25 of clients receiving care for general conditions have underlying CD.



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Answer to Question 1

A
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The nurse would use the following ratio to calculate the dosage:
500 mg/1 = 250/X
500 = 250
X = 0.5

Answer to Question 2

C
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The nurse should be alert to cross-dependence; abusers of one drug often have built up tolerance to related drugs as well. (This includes prescription drugs, such as painkillers, tranquilizers, and sleeping pills.) Many chemically dependent people do not fit the usual stereotype and are admitted for nonchemical-related problems. Substance abusers use defense mechanisms regularly. They often convince healthcare professionals that their medical disorder is not related to any form of substance abuse; therefore, the chemical problem goes undetected. Up to 45 of clients who are receiving care for general medicalsurgical conditions have underlying substance abuse problems; most of these clients are alcoholics.




Mr.Thesaxman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
Excellent


pangili4

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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