This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A client is ordered to receive sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) for chronic otitis media. The medication is ... (Read 107 times)

oliviahorn72

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
on: Jul 23, 2018
A client is ordered to receive sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin) for chronic otitis media. The medication is ordered 5 mg/kg/dose. The client weighs 132 pounds. The medication is available as 125 mg/5 mL.
 
  The nurse should administer how many milliliters for each dose?
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The client is being treated with Bactrim. The nurse should anticipate seeing an increase in the client's serum:
 
  a. glucose.
  b. potassium.
  c. BUN and creatinine.
  d. calcium.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

heyhey123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 353
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS:
12 mL
The client weighs 60 kg. 5  60 = 300 mg. (125 mg/5 mL) = (300 mg/X mL); 125X = 1500; X = 12.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Bactrim will produce an increase in the client's BUN and creatinine levels.


oliviahorn72

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
TY


heyhey123

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 353
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

To combat osteoporosis, changes in lifestyle and diet are recommended. At-risk patients should include 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium daily either via dietary means or with supplements.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Chronic lymphedema. Chronic lymphedema.
Weber test: Place the base of the tuning fork on top of the client’s head. Weber test: Place the base of the tuning fork on top of the client’s head.
A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ... A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ...
Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back. Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back.
Topic Media Topic Media
Topic Media Topic Media
Video: Elementary kinetics

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library