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ts19998

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Demerol 75 mg is ordered IVP q 4 to 6 hours PRN for pain. This medication is available in 100 mg/mL . How many mL will the nurse give every 4 to 6 hours PRN?
 
  1. 0.75 mL
  2. 75 mL
  3. 0.15 mL
  4. 0.26 mL

Question 2

TD (tetanus and diphtheria) boosters are recommended every:
 
  1. 5 years.
  2. 7 years.
  3. 10 years.
  4. 15 years.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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When using a single- or multiple-dose ample labeled with certain volume, desired dose divided by available dose (D/A) works: D/A = 75 mg  100 mg x 1 mL = 0.75 mL.

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TD (tetanus and diphtheria) boosters are recommended every 10 years.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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