1.2.3.4.5. A nurse assigned to the pediatric unit of an acute care facility is taking care of Miss A, an 8year old patient of Scottish descent who has just been admitted from the emergency room.Miss A and her family are known to this facility: she has a history of multiple admissions,and her family is familiar with the routine on the unit. This admission however, is relatedto a new onset of a cardiac dysrhythmia. An EKG was done in the ER and confirmed thisdiagnosis; the family is apprehensive and express concern about this health issue. Thenurse reviews the admission orders for Miss A, completes the admission history andphysical, and documents the following on the EMR:Admitting Diagnosis:Atrial FibrillationConcurrent Health Problems:H/O: Cerebral Palsy; Right-sided hemiplegia; Seizure Disorder; ConstipationNeuro:A +Ox 3Cardiovascular:Vital Signs - T: 98.6 orallyP: 64 regularRR: 16 unlaboredBP: 102/58 mm/Hg left arm sittingIntegumentary:Skin warm and dryMusculoskeletal:R-sided HemipareisWheelchair-dependentMoves & snaps back into place quicklyHeight/Weight:4 9'92 lbsGastrointestinal:Abdomen softGenitourinary:Incontinent of urine - incontinent pad in placeHypoactive bowel sounds noted all quadrantsMiss A's family remain at the bedside; the nurse reviews the following medication ordersthat have been written by the nurse practitioner assigned to this patient:Digoxin (Lanoxin) 20 mcg/kg po q 8 hrs x 24 hours; then to be re-evaluatedAvailable as 0.05 mg/ml elixirDilantin (Phenytoin) 8 mg/kg po BIDAvailable as 125mg/5mL (or 50 mg chewable tablets)Colace (Docusate Sodium) 100 mg po once dailyAvailable as a syrup 50mg/15 mL 1. A nurse is preparing the dosage of Dilantin. Based on the medication that is available on the cart, howmany milliliters should the patient receive per dose?2. When preparing to administer the Dilantin, the nurse drops the bottle and all except 42 millilitersremain. How many days should he expect this bottle to last?The patient states: "my throat and ear hurt". The nurse assesses her temperature, notes ifto be 102 degress Farenheit and contacts the nurse practitioner who writes the followingOmnicef (Cefdinir) 7 mg/kg po q 12 hrs for 10 daysorders:Available is a suspension of 125 mg/5 mLMotrin (Ibuprofen) 5 mg/kg po q 6 – 8 hoursAvailable is an oral suspension of 100 mg/5 mL3. The nurse is preparing to administer the Omnicef to Miss A. Based on the order and what is availableon the cart, how many teaspoons should the nurse expect to administer each day?4. Based on the above order for Omnicef, how many milligrams should the patient receive per dose?5. Digoxin (Lanoxin) has been prescribed for Miss A. Based on the medication that is available on thecart, calculate the correct medication and amount that is to be given per dose.

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1. A nurse is preparing the dosage of Dilantin. Based on the medication that is available on the cart, how many milliliters should the patient receive per dose? 2. When preparing to administer the Dilantin, the nurse drops the bottle and all except 42 milliliters remain. How many days should he expect this bottle to last? The patient states: "my throat and ear hurt". The nurse assesses her temperature, notes if to be 102 degress Farenheit and contacts the nurse practitioner who writes the following Omnicef (Cefdinir) 7 mg/kg po q 12 hrs for 10 days orders: Available is a suspension of 125 mg/5 mL Motrin (Ibuprofen) 5 mg/kg po q 6 – 8 hours Available is an oral suspension of 100 mg/5 mL 3. The nurse is preparing to administer the Omnicef to Miss A. Based on the order and what is available on the cart, how many teaspoons should the nurse expect to administer each day?

1. A nurse is preparing the dosage of Dilantin. Based on the medication that is available on the cart, how many milliliters should the patient receive per dose? 2. When preparing to administer the Dilantin, the nurse drops the bottle and all except 42 milliliters remain. How many days should he expect this bottle to last? The patient states: "my throat and ear hurt". The nurse assesses her temperature, notes if to be 102 degress Farenheit and contacts the nurse practitioner who writes the following Omnicef (Cefdinir) 7 mg/kg po q 12 hrs for 10 days orders: Available is a suspension of 125 mg/5 mL Motrin (Ibuprofen) 5 mg/kg po q 6 – 8 hours Available is an oral suspension of 100 mg/5 mL 3. The nurse is preparing to administer the Omnicef to Miss A. Based on the order and what is available on the cart, how many teaspoons should the nurse expect to administer each day?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter39: Phlebotomy

Section: Chapter Questions

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