This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A pediatric patient is prescribed valproic acid (Depacon) 340 mg intravenously. The available drug ... (Read 17 times)

vicky

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
on: Jul 23, 2018
A pediatric patient is prescribed valproic acid (Depacon) 340 mg intravenously. The available drug solution is 500 mg in 5 mL. How many milliliters should you give?
 
  a. 1.4
  b. 2.4
  c. 3.4
  d. 4.4

Question 2

A patient who has been prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin) reports gum swelling around the teeth. What is your best action?
 
  a. Tell the patient to document this unexpected change by taking a photograph.
  b. Instruct the patient to stop the drug and notify the prescriber immediately.
  c. Teach the patient to visit the dentist regularly and brush and flow carefully.
  d. Remind the patient to clean teeth gently with dental swabs and avoid flossing.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

nothere

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


vicky

  • Member
  • Posts: 586
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

smrtceo

  • Member
  • Posts: 344
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Sperm cells are so tiny that 400 to 500 million (400,000,000–500,000,000) of them fit onto 1 tsp.

Did you know?

Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.

Did you know?

Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Amino acid sequence of bovine insulin Amino acid sequence of bovine insulin
Effective listening skills demonstrate empathy to the patient and break down barriers to communicati Effective listening skills demonstrate empathy to the patient and break down barriers to communicati
Sample new patient registration form. Sample new patient registration form.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density. Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Clinically Significant Drug-Food Interactions in Dentistry Clinically Significant Drug-Food Interactions in Dentistry
Catabolism of uric acid to ammonia and CO2 Catabolism of uric acid to ammonia and CO2
Video: Michaelis–Menten equation & Kinetic parameters

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library