Question

#6.    MD orders: Ceftin Oral Suspension 375 mg PO bid. Pharmacy sends: Ceftin Oral Suspension 125 mg/5 mL How many tsp will the nurse give? The most appropriate measuring device to administer this dose is the: a. medicine cup. b. 5 mL oral syringe. c. 10 mL oral syringe.

# 7.  MD orders: Nitrostat 0.6 mg SL now. Pharmacy sends: Nitrostat 0.3 mg tablets How many tablet(s) will the nurse give? To properly administered the ordered dose, the nurse will: a. give the tablet(s) orally with water. b. place the tablet(s) between the gum and the cheek. c. place the tablet(s) under the tongue.

#8. MD orders: Naprosyn SR 500 mg PO q.12h prn migraine headache. Pharmacy sends: Naprosyn SR 250 tablets How many tablet(s) will the nurse give? Which of the following best describes the appropriate administration of this drug? The tablet: a. may be chewed. b. active ingredient is released slowly. c. is placed under the tongue

Answer 1

#6.MD orders: Ceftin Oral Suspension 375 mg PO bid.

Pharmacy sends: Ceftin Oral Suspension 125 mg/5 mL

How many tsp=375/125x5=15ml=3tsp bid

Medicine cups are ideal as the owl syringes are of also success and need multiple measurement

#7MD orders: Nitrostat 0.6 mg SL now.

Pharmacy sends: Nitrostat 0.3 mg tablets

How many tablet(s) 0.6/0.3=2tabletsbSL (sublingual/under the tongue)

#8MD orders: Naprosyn SR 500 mg PO q.12h prn migraine headache. PRN, it refers to the administration of prescribed medication whose timing is left to the patient

Pharmacy sends: Naprosyn SR 250 tablets

How many tablet(s) will the nurse give? 500/250=2tablets q12h

Which of the following best describes the appropriate administration of this drug?active ingredient is released slowly