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A health care provider prescribes paroxetine (Paxil), 20 mg, PO, daily for a child with depression. The medication label states: Paroxetine (Paxil) 10 mg/1 tablet. The nurse prepares to administer one dose. How many tablet(s) should the nurse prepare to
 
  administer one dose? Fill in the blank. Record your answer as a whole number.

Question 2

The nurse observes flaring of nares in a newborn. What should this be interpreted as?
 
  a. Nasal occlusion
  b. Sign of respiratory distress
  c. Snuffles of congenital syphilis
  d. Appropriate newborn breathing



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Answer to Question 1

ANS:
2

Follow the formula for dosage calculation.

Desired
-----------  Quantity = Tablets per dose
Available

20 mg
-----------  1 = 2 tabs
10 mg

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Nasal flaring is an indication of respiratory distress. A nasal occlusion should prevent the child from breathing through the nose. Because newborns are obligatory nose breathers, this should require immediate referral. Snuffles are indicated by a thick, bloody nasal discharge without sneezing. Sneezing and thin, white mucus drainage are common in newborns and are not related to nasal flaring.





 

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