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OSWALD

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on: Jul 3, 2018
Ordered: nystatin oral suspension 250,000 units PO swish and swallow tid, for a patient with oral candidiasis. Available:
 
  a. Are units and mg interchangeable?How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
 b. Estimated dose:
  c. DA equation:
  d. Evaluation: Indicate the dose on the syringe with an arrow.
 Note: This medication will be measured with an oral syringe and administered orally.

Question 2

Ordered: levothyroxine sodium 100 mcg PO daily, for a patient with hypothyroidism. Available:
 
  a. What is the trade name for this medication?How many tablets will the nurse prepare?
 b. Estimated dose:
  c. DA equation:
  d. Evaluation:


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a. No
b. Two and one-half times; 1 mL 2.5 mL
c. mL =
d. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.

Answer to Question 2

a. Synthroid
b. Estimate: 2 tablets (50 mcg 2 = 100 mcg)
c. Tablet =
d. Equation is balanced. Estimate supports answer.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Wow, this really help

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