A Patient Has Orders for Guaifenesin 200 Mg Every 6

question 56

Short Answer

A patient has orders for guaifenesin 200 mg every 6 hours per gastric tube. The guaifenesin syrup is supplied in a 100 mg per 5-mL concentration. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose? ___________

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Definitions:

[H+]

Symbol denoting the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, indicative of its acidity.

HCl

Hydrochloric acid, a strong acid consisting of hydrogen and chlorine that is often used in industrial and laboratory settings.

K

The chemical symbol for potassium, a soft, silvery-white metal that is highly reactive with water.

[H+]

The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, which is a measure of the solution's acidity.