Ordered is codeine 10 gr PO that is available in 300-mg tablets. ...

[newbem]

Ordered is codeine 10 gr PO that is available in 300-mg tablets. How many tablets would the patient get?
 
  1. 1.5 tablets
  2. 1.2 tablets
  3. 3 tablets
  4. 2 tablets

Question 2

The nurse observes the arm of a patient who was given the Mantoux skin test for tuberculosis. There is induration of 3 mm. The nurse documents that the results are:
 
  1. negative.
  2. questionable.
  3. positive for exposure.
  4. positive for TB.

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Answer to Question 1

4
This drug dosage calculation combines the conversion of ordered units into available units and the computation of drug dosage into one step. (Desired) 10 gr x (60 mg/1 gr) x (Available) 1 tablet/300 mg = 2 tablets.

Answer to Question 2

1
The Mantoux test is designed to identify people with active tuberculosis, with exposure to tu-berculosis, or needing further testing. Positive reaction must have erythema and induration of 9 mm or more in size; 5 to 9 mm are questionable; areas under 5 mm are negative.

[newbem]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[dantucker]

Gracias!