Asked by Latoya Scott on Apr 23, 2024
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Ordered: morphine sulfate 3 mg; atropine 0.2 mg; subcut for a patient preoperatively.Available:
A)What is the apothecary equivalent of the available 4 mg? How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
B)Estimated dose:
C)DA equation:
D)Evaluation: How many milliliters will the nurse prepare?
E)Estimated dose:
F)DA equation:
G)Evaluation:
H)How many milliliters will be given in total? Indicate with an arrow the total dose on the syringe.Draw a line through the atropine dose.
Apothecary Equivalent
A term related to the apothecary system, referring to the traditional system of weights and measures used by pharmacists to compound and dispense medication.
Milliliters
A metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter, commonly used in liquid medication dosing.
- Comprehend the importance of decimal notation in determining medication dosages.
- Recognize the implications of dosing inaccuracies.
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America PorrasApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
a.
b.Estimate: Less than 1 mL.More than 0.5 mL.
c.
d.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.
e.Estimate: Half of 1 mL 0.5 mL
f.
g.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.
h.0.8 mL+0.5 mL
1.3 total mL
b.Estimate: Less than 1 mL.More than 0.5 mL.
c.
d.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.
e.Estimate: Half of 1 mL 0.5 mL
f.
g.Equation is balanced.Estimate supports answer.
h.0.8 mL+0.5 mL
1.3 total mL
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the importance of decimal notation in determining medication dosages.
- Recognize the implications of dosing inaccuracies.
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