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Mimi

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Prescribed is 1/4 gr of codeine sulfate p.o. now. The nurse calculates the client is to receive ___________________ _ mg of codeine sulfate.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Prescribed is 80 mg of gentamicin in 50 mL to infuse in 30 minutes. The nurse would program the electronic infusion pump at what rate?
 
  a. 25 mL/hr c. 75 mL/hr
  b. 50 mL/hr d. 100 mL/hr


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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15
fifteen

60 mg = 1 grain; 0.25 gr (1/4 gr) multiplied by 60 mg = 15 mg

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is 1/4 the prescribed rate.
B Incorrect: This is 1/2 the prescribed rate.
C Incorrect: This is 3/4 the prescribed rate.
D Correct: For 50mL to infuse in 30 min, the hourly rate would be 100 mL/hr.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
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