132 lb female patient is prescribed medication Z, available in solution of 6 mg / 20 ml. The recommended dose is 0.5 mg/kg. How many ml of this solution is needed for this patient? If the infusion must be completed within 2 hours, what should the infusion rate?

Anurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is receiving vancomycin daily. the nurse should review which of the following laboratory results prior to administering the next dose? a. blood glucose level b. serum creatinine level c. total iron-binding count d. thyroid-stimulating hormone level

Anurse is teaching a client about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. “this medication has a slower onset than a nitroglycerin pill that is swallowed.” b. “i should take this medication as soon as pain begins.” c. “i can crush this medication for faster relief.” d. “this medication should completely dissolve within 15 minutes.”

Anurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. which of the following factors predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity? a. having a prolapsed mitral valve b. having a 10-year history of copd c. taking a high-ceiling diuretic d. taking an hmg coa reductase inhibitor