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sarasara

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An elixir is ordered for a patient as 0.6 g every 4 hours. The medicine is available as 80 mg/5 mL. How many mL will the nurse give per dose?
 
  1. 3.75 mL
  2. 7.5 mL
  3. 28 mL
  4. 37.5 mL

Question 2

A patient comes into the clinic with complaints of a cold. He is also there for a flu shot. Why is a flu shot not recommended?
 
  1. Active infection is present.
  2. WBCs are too low.
  3. CBCs are high.
  4. Susceptibility is down.


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kjo;oj

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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The process and formulas used to calculate dosages of liquids are the same as those used to compute dosages of capsules or tablets. Only the unit of measure is different. (0.6 g = 600 mg; 600 mg/80 mg = 7.5 x 5 = 37.5 mL.

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The best policy is that immunizations should not be given to patients with active infection, severe febrile illness, or history of a serious side effect from previous vaccinations.


sarasara

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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