Diamox (acetazolamide) is available in 125 mg scored tablets. The orders are for

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Diamox (acetazolamide) is available in 125 mg scored tablets. The orders are for Diamox 0.375 grams po. How many tablets will you administer? One tablespoon of cough medicine is ordered. A measuring device marked in mL is used to measure the dose. How many mL will you administer? This is a 2-part question. The patient's blood glucose level is 142. He is on the following sliding scale schedule for regular insulin. 90-110 = 0 units 111-130 = 2 units 131 -150 = 4 units 151 -170 = 6 units 171 -190 = 8 units Greater than 190 call physician How many units should you administer? Select the correct syringe to use, and mark the volume you would administer on it.

Explanation / Answer

8. First we convert 0.375g to mg since the tablet is 125 mg. Converting 0.375g gives 375mg.

So we need to give 3 tablets of 125mg to the patient.

9. one tablespoon is equal to 14.7 ml. so we need to give 15ml.

10. a. since the patient has a level of 142, it comess in the category of 131 to 150. This gives us 4 units.

b. the last syringe should be used. The amount of liquid should be adjusted to the 5 mark on the syringe. We should take less than 5 units which is 4 units

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