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Question 1 of 5

The nurse receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg intravenously (IV) every 12 hours to be infused over an hour. The IV bag contains ciprofloxacin 400 mg in dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 200 mL. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Enter Calculation(ans only)al value only.)

Correct Answer: 200

Rationale: Infusion rate: 200 mL / 1 hr = 200 mL/hr (matches 55-Q55). The pump should deliver 200 mL/hr for correct ciprofloxacin administration.

Question 2 of 5

Prior to administering oral doses of calcitriol and calcium carbonate to a client with hypoparathyroidism, the nurse notes that the client's total calcium level is 14 mg/dL (3.5 mmol/L). Which action should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A calcium level of 14 mg/dL indicates hypercalcemia (normal: 9-10.5 mg/dL). Holding both calcitriol and calcium carbonate (
C) and contacting the provider prevents worsening hypercalcemia. Administering either (A, B,
D) risks complications like arrhythmias or kidney stones.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who has been taking ibuprofen. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hematemesis (
A), vomiting blood, indicates possible gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious ibuprofen side effect requiring immediate reporting. Insomnia (
B), dizziness (
C), and nausea (
D) are less urgent.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse receives a prescription for ciprofloxacin 400 mg intravenously (IV) every 12 hours to be infused over an hour. The IV bag contains ciprofloxacin 400 mg in dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 200 mL. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Enter Calculation(ans only)al value only.)

Correct Answer: 200

Rationale: Infusion rate: 200 mL / 1 hr = 200 mL/hr (matches 55-Q55). The pump should deliver 200 mL/hr for correct ciprofloxacin administration.

Question 5 of 5

Which nursing action has the highest priority when administering a dose of codeine with acetaminophen to a client?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Codeine causes drowsiness, increasing fall risk. Instructing assistance when ambulating (
D) is the priority for safety. Notifying about pain (
A), onset time (
B), and stool softeners (
C) are secondary.

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