DQ4: The provider has ordered amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augme…

DQ4: The provider has ordered amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin) 0.875 g PO every 12 hours for an ear infection.  The pharmacist supplies Augmentin 875 mg per tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer in 24 hours?  (round to the whole number, if needed)

The nurse needs to record the patient’s I&Os at the end of t…

The nurse needs to record the patient’s I&Os at the end of the 8-hour shift.  The patient’s intake/output is as follows: Three bottles of  water 16 oz each Suction content 10 oz 1 cup of coffee    Urine 1250 mL     a) How many mL should be recorded in the Intake flow sheet? ____________ mL b) How many mL should be recorded in the Output flow sheet? _______mL  

The prescriber has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg PO…

The prescriber has ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) 500 mg PO every 6 hours for a temperature >101◦F. The patient weighs 65kg and has a temperature of 101.4◦F. Safe dosage range: 40–50 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. What is the safe dose range/dose? ________________mg (If rounding needed, round to the whole) Would the nurse administer this medication and why? _________________________  

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) belongs to the class of medicatio…

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) belongs to the class of medications known as thiazide diuretics. Diuretics cause water and sodium to be removed from the body in the patient’s urine.  Which lab values should be monitored carefully for the patient taking this medication? (Select all that apply)