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BrownTown3

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The goal of administering medications in critical care is to
 
  A. administer the largest amount of medication to achieve the desired effect.
  B. administer the largest flow rate to achieve the desired effect.
  C. administer the least amount of medication to achieve the desired effect.
  D. administer the largest volume of solution to achieve the desired effect.

Question 2

Order: Ampicillin 165 mg. IV q.8h. The directions on the package state: Reconstitution of the single-use vial with 4.8 mL yields 250 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will you administer?
 
  1. 3.3 mL
  2. 3.17 mL
  3. 8.25 mL
  4. 8.6 mL



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Answer to Question 1

C

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BrownTown3

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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:D TYSM

 

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