Nursing Math
Order reads to give Lasix 60mg IVP. Dose on hand is 100mg/2mLs. Give _______mLs
What is 1.2mLs
This type of fluid does not cause the cells to shrink or swell
What is an isotonic solution
The nurse should always start _____ to _______ on a patient's arm when starting an IV
What is distal, proximal
This medication should always be diluted and given in no more 10mEq/hour.
What is IV potassium
How many pounds are in 1 kilogram?
This can lower a solute in a patient's blook they receive too much of a hypotonic solution.
What is hyponatremia
Patient receiving IV fluids reports SOB, crackles in the lungs and O2 sats of 88%. The nurse knows to implement first.....
Stop the infusion
This IV medication should only be given through a central line due to it's high omolarity
What is TPN
How many mL/hr would you set an IV pump to if the order was: Infuse 250mL NS over the next 120 minutes?
125mL/hr
This type of solution should never be given to a patient with ICP
The nurse will use what type of method when pushing saline flush through a central line.
What is the push-pause method
This type of IV fluids should be hung if TPN runs out before the next bag is ready.
What is D10%
How many milliliters are in 3 teaspoons?
15mL
What is the name of the IV NSAID
ketoralac (Toradol)
The nurse knows to monitor for signs and symptoms of __________ for a patient receiving too much of a hypotonic solution
What is hypervolemia
This medication should always be diluted and given slowly to prevent burning and site extravasation.
What is Phenergan (Promethazine)
A patient weighs 110lbs. The provider ordered a dose of 2mg/kg/day of a drug. How many mg will the patient get per day?
100mg
This type of IV solution starts off as an isotonic solution but can turn to a hypotonic solution.
What is D5%W
The nurses notices swelling at the IV site and discontinues the IV of non-irritaing IVF. The nurse knows to apply this type of compress.
The nurse should monitor the patient's BUN/CR as well as "trough level" because it can cause intra-renal failure.
What is Vancomycin