Which is the largest organ of the body?

What determines the pattern of friction ridges (fingerprints)?

44.  Upon verifying the MAR with the healthcare provider’s orders, the nurse sees an order on the order sheet for “Demerol 75mg IM every four (4) hours, as needed for severe pain.”  What type of medication order is this?

17.  The nurse is administering an antibiotic.  Which of the following laboratory values will the nurse evaluate prior to administering this medication?  Select all that apply.

Which layer of the skin is responsible for producing vitamin D when exposed to sunlight?

4.  A patient is complaining of pain after surgery.  He has Demerol 0.025 g po every 4 hours prn ordered for pain relief.  The nurse has Demerol 50 mg tablets available.  How many tablets will the nurse give per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth)

45. A nurse is reviewing a medication that can be given through all of the following routes.  Which route of administration gives the fastest absorption of the medication?

46. A client is admitted with severe respiratory congestion and decreased urinary output.  Using the following chart, which of the following interventions need to be performed?   Healthcare provider orders Laboratory results History Admit with Pneumonia and dehyration Bedrest IV of NS @ 100mL/hr Rocephin 1 g IVPB q12h Regular diet Coumadin 2.5 mg daily Lasix 20mg daily Acetaminophen 500 mg p.o. q 4 h prn Fever >101 Zofran 4mg IVP q6h prn nausea I & O K+ 4.9 Na+ 145 BUN 32 Hgb 16.2 INR 2.9             Deep vein thrombosis 2 yrs ago Hysterectomy 4 yrs ago Began experiencing dyspnea 1 week ago visited the clinic and placed on antibiotics Returned to clinic with 103.2 fever and Congestion, nausea and decreased urinary output          

Which pigment gives skin its color?

29.  The nurse is caring for a patient who has a sodium level of 132.  Which of the following intravenous fluids would provide the greatest amount of sodium?