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cmoore54

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Using this label, indicate the number of tablets or capsules required to administer the ordered dose. Assume all tablets are scored. Order: Thorazine 50 mg
 
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A client is prescribed piperacillin tazobactam 4.5 grams every 6 hours. The medication vial states to reconstitute the medication with 10 mL of diluent for 2 gram of medication to yield 2 grams/10 mL.
 
  How many mL of the medication should the nurse provide the client for each dose? Round the answer to the nearest tenth.


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amandalm

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

1/2 tablet
1/2

Answer to Question 2

22.5 mL

Global Rationale: mL/dose = 10 mL/2 g x 4.5 grams/dose. Multiply the numerators and divide by the denominators. The client will need to receive 22.5 mL of the medication every 6 hours.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

lcapri7

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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