A patient experiencing severe catatonia is ordered lorazepam…

A patient experiencing severe catatonia is ordered lorazepam (Ativan) continuous infusion at 1.5 mg/hour. The pharmacy sends a solution of lorazepam 60 mg in 250 mL D5W. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL.What is the IV flow rate in mL/hr and gtt/min      

A client missed one week of work when she was hospitalized w…

A client missed one week of work when she was hospitalized with bipolar disorder. She was placed on medication and was able to return to work. When asked about her absence, she informed coworkers that she was suffering from influenza. What is the most likely reason the client lied about her illness?

The order is lorazepam (Ativan) 4 mg IV push every 10 minute…

The order is lorazepam (Ativan) 4 mg IV push every 10 minutes PRN for severe agitation, maximum 12 mg in 1 hour. The vial is labeled 2 mg/mL.The nurse plans to dilute each dose with 2 mL of normal saline before administration.What is the total volume in mL per dose after dilution , and what is the maximum volume the patient could receive in 1 hour