{"id":141707,"date":"2024-09-21T07:02:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T07:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=141707"},"modified":"2024-09-21T07:02:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-21T07:02:09","slug":"the-healthcare-provider-prescribes-an-iv-bolus-of-diltiazem-0-25-mg-kg-for-a-client-with-atrial-fibrillation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/21\/the-healthcare-provider-prescribes-an-iv-bolus-of-diltiazem-0-25-mg-kg-for-a-client-with-atrial-fibrillation\/","title":{"rendered":"The healthcare provider prescribes an IV bolus of diltiazem 0.25 mg\/kg for a client with atrial fibrillation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The healthcare provider prescribes an IV bolus of diltiazem 0.25 mg\/kg for a client with atrial fibrillation. The client weighs 178 pounds. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To calculate the correct dosage of diltiazem for a client weighing 178 pounds, we first need to convert the weight from pounds to kilograms, since the dosage is prescribed in mg\/kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Convert weight from pounds to kilograms:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The conversion factor from pounds to kilograms is approximately 2.2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight in kg = Weight in pounds \/ 2.2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight in kg = 178 pounds \/ 2.2 = 80.91 kg (rounded to two decimal places)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Calculate the dosage based on the prescribed amount:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The healthcare provider has prescribed diltiazem at a rate of 0.25 mg\/kg.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total dosage in mg = Weight in kg \u00d7 Dosage in mg\/kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total dosage in mg = 80.91 kg \u00d7 0.25 mg\/kg = 20.2275 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rounding:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since the question specifies rounding to the nearest whole number, we round 20.2275 mg to 20 mg.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the nurse should administer <strong>20 mg<\/strong> of diltiazem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker often used to manage conditions like atrial fibrillation, where it helps control heart rate by relaxing the heart muscle and blood vessels. The appropriate dosing is critical, especially in conditions like atrial fibrillation, where the goal is to achieve effective heart rate control without causing excessive bradycardia (slow heart rate) or hypotension (low blood pressure).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calculating the right dose involves knowing the patient\u2019s weight, as drug dosages are typically adjusted based on body weight to ensure both efficacy and safety. Using the kg measurement is standard practice in pharmacology to ensure accurate dosing, particularly for intravenous medications, where precision is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversion and subsequent calculations must be performed accurately to prevent underdosing or overdosing, both of which can have significant implications for patient safety. In clinical practice, nurses should always double-check calculations and, when in doubt, consult with a pharmacist or another healthcare provider before administering medication.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The healthcare provider prescribes an IV bolus of diltiazem 0.25 mg\/kg for a client with atrial fibrillation. The client weighs 178 pounds. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) 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