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mrsjacobs44

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Prior to administering IV palonosetron, the nurse should:
 
  a. flush the IV line with 0.9 saline.
  b. administer the other premedications.
  c. ask the client if he is allergic to serotonin.
  d. take the client's vital signs.

Question 2

Ondansetron IV is prescribed for a client. The recommended safe dose for IV ondansetron is 0.15 mg/kg/dose. What is the safe dose for a client who weighs 132 pounds?
 
  a. 9 mg/kg c. 9 mg
  b. 15 mg d. 60 mg



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Prior to IV bolus palonosetron, the line should be flushed with normal saline.
B Incorrect: There is no indication for this.
C Incorrect: Serotonin is a naturally occurring chemical in the brain.
D Incorrect: There is no specific indication for this.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is incorrect and has changed the recommended safe dosage range.
B Incorrect: This exceeds the recommended safe dose.
C Correct: 132 pounds divided by 2.2 = 60 kg x 0.15 mg = 9 mg/dose
D Incorrect: This far exceeds the recommended safe dose.




mrsjacobs44

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


steff9894

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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