NUR 160 Lab Quiz 2, Questions and Correct
Answers.
Order for Lasix - 20mg is ordered - only have 40 mg tablet on hand
give 0.5 tablets
Order for 600mg of Tylenol - Tylenol is given in liquid form for NG tube - Liquid
comes in 500mg/15mL- 600/500 x 15 - D/H x V = ?
18mL
Digoxin
Medication used for cardiac arrhythmia - used to lower heart rate over 60 - 100 - Assess
pulse rate - for instance, if patient PR is 125, give med. This medication is also toxic and
is tested via Digoxin level via labs - This medication Nephrotoxic
Order for Digoxin 250mcg - available - 0.125mg - 250mcg/1000 = 0.25mg - 0.125 x
2=?
2 tabs
Oxygen therapy
Assess for proper placement of the nasal cannula
Lung crackles
fluid build up in the alveoli and airway
Difficulty breathing
Give albuterol, which is a bronchodilator
Patient with belimia
affects pH contents of stomach and are at risk for metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory Acidosis
low pH, high PCO2, high HCO3
Respiratory Alkalosis
high pH, low PCO2, low HCO3
Metabolic Acidosis
Answers.
Order for Lasix - 20mg is ordered - only have 40 mg tablet on hand
give 0.5 tablets
Order for 600mg of Tylenol - Tylenol is given in liquid form for NG tube - Liquid
comes in 500mg/15mL- 600/500 x 15 - D/H x V = ?
18mL
Digoxin
Medication used for cardiac arrhythmia - used to lower heart rate over 60 - 100 - Assess
pulse rate - for instance, if patient PR is 125, give med. This medication is also toxic and
is tested via Digoxin level via labs - This medication Nephrotoxic
Order for Digoxin 250mcg - available - 0.125mg - 250mcg/1000 = 0.25mg - 0.125 x
2=?
2 tabs
Oxygen therapy
Assess for proper placement of the nasal cannula
Lung crackles
fluid build up in the alveoli and airway
Difficulty breathing
Give albuterol, which is a bronchodilator
Patient with belimia
affects pH contents of stomach and are at risk for metabolic alkalosis
Respiratory Acidosis
low pH, high PCO2, high HCO3
Respiratory Alkalosis
high pH, low PCO2, low HCO3
Metabolic Acidosis
