Asked by Kennedy Woodward on Jul 19, 2024
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Ordered: Lactulose solution 5000 mg by mouth at bedtime,for a patient with constipation.
Available: 
A)Estimate:
B)DA verification:
C)Evaluation:
Lactulose Solution
A synthetic sugar solution used as a medication to treat constipation and hepatic encephalopathy.
Constipation
A condition characterized by difficulty in passing stool or an infrequent passage of hard stool.
PO
Latin term "per os" used in prescriptions, indicating that the medication is to be taken orally.
- Analyze the correct dose of medicine relative to the available concentration.
- Build skills in the application of the dose amount equation (DA equation) for the purpose of medication preparation.
- Check the prepared medication doses for accuracy and safety compliance.
Verified Answer
MG
Maria GunterJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
7.5 mL per dose)
b.DA verification:
c.Evaluation: Equation is balanced,estimate supports answer.
b.DA verification:
c.Evaluation: Equation is balanced,estimate supports answer.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the correct dose of medicine relative to the available concentration.
- Build skills in the application of the dose amount equation (DA equation) for the purpose of medication preparation.
- Check the prepared medication doses for accuracy and safety compliance.