Develop an infographic that can be used to teach patients about their medication “rights.”
2.
Phenytoin (Dilantin) 0.5 g PO TID. Supplied: Phenytoin (Dilantin) 125 mg/ 5 mL. Indicate the number of milliliters the nurse should administer per dose on the syringe.
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3.
Mr. Michael Daniels is a 40-year-old male patient of Dr. Sarah Baker. His date of birth is April 08, 1982. He has no known drug allergies. Dr. Baker places order on 02/10/2023 at 0734 AM for acetaminophen (Tylenol) 650 mg PO Q12h and insulin aspart (Novolog) sliding scale subcutaneous achs. Sliding scale: blood glucose less than 150, administer 0 units; blood glucose 151–200, administer 2 units; blood glucose 201–250, administer 4 units; blood glucose 251–300, administer 6 units; blood glucose 301–350, administer 8 units; blood glucose 351–400, administer 10 units. Blood sugar >400, call provider.
Complete the MAR template according to the patient’s orders.
Document administration of 650 mg Tylenol at 1000 AM.
Patient’s blood sugar was 203 at 0755 AM. Document 0800 AM dose of Novolog.
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4.
Review the checklist for Calculating Medication Dosages and have a peer or instructor assess your performance of the task. You can find the checklists on the Student resources tab of your book page on openstax.org.
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