Ms Chisholme Has Been Admitted to Hospital for an Appendicectomy

question 61

Multiple Choice

Ms Chisholme has been admitted to hospital for an appendicectomy. She has a history of a previous deep vein thrombosis, she is on an oral contraceptive pill and she smokes 20 to 25 cigarettes per day. The following seven questions relate to her management.
-Ms Chisholme asks for a medication to relieve her nausea. She may have 7.5 mg of metoclopramide (Maxolon) 6/24 PRN. Available stock is 10 mg/2 ml, so the volume required for this order is

• A) 1 ml
• B) 1.25 ml
• C) 1.5 ml
• D) 1.75 ml

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Definitions:

Retraction

The process of drawing back or being drawn back, often referring to the movement of body parts or the withdrawal of a statement.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

A key ligament located in the knee, crucial for stabilizing the joint during movement.

Lateral Ligament

A band of tissue located on the lateral (side) part of a joint that helps stabilize and limit the movement of the joint.

Range Of Motion

The full movement potential of a joint, usually its range of flexion and extension; an important measurement in assessing joint functionality.