Question

1) The doctor has ordered Nafcillin 225mg q4hr. The nurse is caring for a patient weighing 18kg. Available is Nafcillin 1gm

Is the dose safe and therapeutic?

How much fluid will you use to reconstitute the medication?

How many milligrams per milliliter will there be after reconstitution?

How many milliliters will the nurse draw up?

How much fluid will you dilute it with?

How fast can you give the medication?

What will the fastest rate you could give it at? (in ml/hr)