The nurse must administer Digoxin 0.125 mg IV. The medication is available in ampules that are labeled Digoxin 500 mcg/2 mL. How many milliliters of drug should be administered?
a. 0.25 mL c. 4 mL
b. 0.5 mL d. 40 mL
Question 2
To prevent medication transcription errors, all the following rules should be observed except:
a. always place a zero before a decimal number less than 1.
b. never place a decimal and extra zeros after a whole number.
c. avoid using decimals when whole numbers can be used as alternatives.
d. use grains as units of measurement for p.o. medications whenever possible.
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
Parenteral medication administration. The angle of needle insertion for four different types of pare
Injecting an IV push (bolus) medication; A, into a peripheral saline lock
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
Differences between a Nurse Practitioner