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strangeaffliction

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The order reads: Lanoxin 0.125 mg PO now. The medication is available in 0.25 mg tablets. How many tablets will be given?
 
  1. 2 tablets
  2. 1/2 tablet
  3. 1 1/2 tablets
  4. 1/4 tablet

Question 2

A medication containing a weakened or dead antigen is called a(n):
 
  1. toxoid.
  2. vaccine.
  3. antiserum.
  4. antidote.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Drug calculations are required when the drug available is in a larger dose than that ordered. The medication desired is Lanoxin 0.125 mg, and the medication available is 0.25-mg. Divide 0.125 into 0.25 = 0.5 or 1/2 tablet.

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Laboratories can produce vaccines that contain either attenuated or killed antigens so that people can be immunized to prevent them from getting the disease.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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