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Starlight

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Calculate the flow rate in drops/minute for the following IV order: 1000 mL of NS over 12 hours using a 60 gtt/mL infusion set.
 
  1. 83 gtt/min
  2. 73 gtt/min
  3. 63 gtt/min
  4. 53 gtt/min

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A type 2 diabetic patient is learning to control his condition with diet and exercise. The patient was started on Januvia, a new incretin. The nurse expects the dose adjustment to be based on what lab values?
 
  1. CBC
  2. TSH
  3. Creatinine clearance
  4. BUN


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The rate at which IV fluids are given is flow rate and is measured in drops/minute.

Answer to Question 2

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The dose of medication is adjusted based on the creatinine clearance and kidney function.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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