My parents understand.
We need to back off on the milk and this supplement might cause constipation.
iron deficiency anemia
low blood protein, high cholesterol, high urine protein, swelling
nephrotic syndrome
A 6-month-old infant is ordered to receive ibuprofen 5 mg/kg every 6 hours for pain relief. The infant weighs 7 kg. Calculate the mg per dose. (round answer to the nearest whole number)
35 mg
Albuterol
asthma
This issue is not usually caught until the child is a couple of weeks old when they puke a lot but still act hungry.
pyloric stenosis
We need to avoid triggers and use topical corticosteroids during flare-ups.
eczema
tachycardia, tachypnea, thirst, skin tenting, sunken fontanel, dry mucous membranes
severe dehydration
A 4-month-old infant is ordered to receive 0.5 mg/kg of digoxin. The infant weighs 12 pounds. What is the correct dose for this child? (round answer to the nearest tenth)
2.7 mg
Isotretinoin
acne
This is the best way to prevent infection.
hand hygiene
When he's not feeling well, we need to do extra blood and urine checks and make sure he's drinking a lot.
type 1 diabetes
Photophobia, nuchal rigidity, seizures, vomiting, headache
meningitis
Physician order: Dilantin 75 mg PO every 8 hours for a 10 kg patient. Dilantin suspension 250 mg/5 ml is available. How many ml will the nurse give per dose? (round answer to the nearest tenth)
1.5 mL
heart failure
This can be left- or right-sided and the symptoms are different depending on the side that is affected.
heart failure
Bath time is the only time the brace should be removed.
scoliosis
Strep infection, mild proteinuria, mild edema, dark urine, hypertension
acute post-infection glomerulonephritis (APIGN)
The provider orders diphenhydramine for a child that weighs 38 lbs. The safe dose range for diphenhydramine is 2 to 5 mg/kg/dose. What is the safe dosage range for this child? (round answer to the nearest whole number)
35-86 mg
Insulin
diabetes
Triggers include things like smoke, dust, perfumes, pet dander, pollen, etc.
asthma
My child is going to have copious secretions, may need oxygen, and most likely is infected with respiratory syncytial virus.
bronchiolitis
abdominal pain, sausage shaped mass, vomiting, crying, red currant jelly stool
intussusception
Physician order: Clindamycin 20 mg/kg mg IV every 8 hours for a 22 lb. patient. A 10 ml multi-dose vial is available: 150 mg/ml. How many ml will the nurse give per dose? (round answer to the nearest tenth)
1.3 mL
Permethrin
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)