Question

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All of the following statements are false. Please determine theerror and rewrite teh answer giving completely correctinformation.

1. To calculate a syringe dose, read the fluid level from thetip of the plunger just above the calibration mark.

2. A tuberculin syringe is calibrated in units only.

3. Usually only solutions of 2 to 3ml are givensubcutaneously.

4. The most common insulin syringe is called the U-50.

5. Heparin is normally given using an insulin syringe.

6. The typical intramuscular syringe holds 100 units ofmedication.

7. The strength of a reconstituted medication can be changed byadding more powder.

8. Typically, a tuberculin syringe is used to administer anantibiotic.

9. Many medications given SC are irritating to the tissues.

10. Insulin may be administered in a 3 cc syringe if it iscalibrated in units.

11. When using a 2 or 3 mL syringe, always round calculations tothe nearest whole number.

12. Ordered: furosemide 10mg IM

Available : Lasic 40mg/5mL

Desired dose:

Syringe chosen:

13. Ordered: procaine penicillin G 500,000 units IM

Available: procaine penicillin G 250,00units mL

Desired dose:

Syringe chosen:

14. Ordered: Benadryl 25mg IM

Available: Benadryl 50 mg/mL

Desired dose:

Syringe chosen:

15. Ordered: Phenergan 75 mg IM

Available: Phenergan 50 mg/mL

Desired dose:

Syringe chosen:

16. Ordered: heparin 4000 units SC

Available: heparin 10,000 units mL

Desired dose:

Syringe chosen:

17. Ordered: Humulin R 35 units

Available: Humulin R U-100

Desired dose:

Syringe chosen:

18. Ordered: Rocephin 500 mg IM

Available: Rocephin 1000 mg/ 4 mL

Desired dose:

Syringe chosen: