Author: Paige Randall, PhD, MS, RN, CNE

Dosage calculation for lorazepam is important for the treatment of anxiety disorder in the emergency department. Learn about the appropriate dosage and considerations for administering this medication. The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient with anxiety disorder. The healthcare provider orders 1 mg lorazepam PO every…

Dosage calculation for Ziprasidone, an intramuscular medication, requires proper reconstitution. Learn the correct process and guidelines to ensure accurate administration. A patient in the emergency department with a history of schizophrenia is experiencing acute agitation. The healthcare provider prescribes an intramuscular (IM) ziprasidone 10 mg once STAT. Per manufacturer directions,…

Dosage calculation for oxybutynin, a medication commonly used to treat symptoms of an overactive bladder. Learn how to accurately calculate and administer the appropriate dosage. A client is prescribed oxybutynin for treatment of chronic urinary urge incontinence. The new order is for 5 mg oxybutynin PO every 8 hours. The…

Dosage calculation for cyclosporine, a medication commonly used for rejection prophylaxis in kidney transplant patients, is crucial for patient safety. Learn how to accurately calculate and administer the appropriate dosage. A client weighing 65 kg is prescribed cyclosporine for rejection prophylaxis in preparation for a kidney transplant. The nurse preparing…