Your patient is having a cholecystectomy this evening. To prevent dehydration, she is to receive 5 percent dextrose in 0.45 percent saline solution at a rate of 150 mL/hour. Using 20 drops/mL tubing, what is the drip rate in drops/minute?

A) 150
B) 75
C) 60
D) 50

D

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Which of the following is included when administering a capsule orally?

A. Pick up any excess capsules or tablets that may come out and put them back in the bottle B. Open the drug container and place the cap face-down on the counter C. Give all oral drugs on an empty stomach D. Tap the correct number of capsules into the cap of the container E. Leave the drug container open until after the medication has been administered

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