The surgeon has prescribed 5/150 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen PO Q6H prn pain. The nurse is reviewing the drug label and preparing to administer the opioid to the client who is complaining of 8 out of 10 RUQ pain. What pain scale was used to assess this client? How many tablet(s) will the nurse administer per dose? (Be sure to include units.) What is meant by 300 mg on the drug label below? If the nurse administers the first dose at 1730 to the client, when can the client have the next dose? What type of order is prn?
The surgeon has prescribed 5/150 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen PO Q6H prn pain. The nurse is reviewing the drug label and preparing to administer the opioid to the client who is complaining of 8 out of 10 RUQ pain. What pain scale was used to assess this client? How many tablet(s) will the nurse administer per dose? (Be sure to include units.) What is meant by 300 mg on the drug label below? If the nurse administers the first dose at 1730 to the client, when can the client have the next dose? What type of order is prn?
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The surgeon has prescribed 5/150 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen PO Q6H prn pain. The nurse is reviewing the drug label and preparing to administer the opioid to the client who is complaining of 8 out of 10 RUQ pain.
- What pain scale was used to assess this client?
- How many tablet(s) will the nurse administer per dose? (Be sure to include units.)
- What is meant by 300 mg on the drug label below?
- If the nurse administers the first dose at 1730 to the client, when can the client have the next dose? What type of order is prn?
![NDC 0074-3054-53
This package is not intended
for household use.
Pharmacist: Dispense in a
tight, light-resistant container
Protect from light.
Vicodin HP°
with a child-resistant closure.
Warning: Keep this and
all medications out of the
(Hydrocodone Bitartrate Each tablet contains 10 mg
and Acetaminophen)
Tablets, USP
hydrocodone bitartrate (Warning:
May be habit-forming) and
300 mg acetaminophen.
reach of children.
Manufactured for
AbbVie Inc.
North Chicago, IL 60064 U.S.A.
Manufactured by
MIKART, INC.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Storage: Store at 20° to 25°C
(68° to 77°F) [see USP
Controlled Room
10 mg / 300 mg
Temperature].
Usual adult dosage: One tablet
every four to six hours, as
needed for pain. Total daily
dosage should not exceed six
tablets. See package insert for
full prescribing information.
©AbbVie
500 Tablets
Code 1122F50
Rev. 06/16
Rx only
abbvie
3
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Transcribed Image Text:NDC 0074-3054-53
This package is not intended
for household use.
Pharmacist: Dispense in a
tight, light-resistant container
Protect from light.
Vicodin HP°
with a child-resistant closure.
Warning: Keep this and
all medications out of the
(Hydrocodone Bitartrate Each tablet contains 10 mg
and Acetaminophen)
Tablets, USP
hydrocodone bitartrate (Warning:
May be habit-forming) and
300 mg acetaminophen.
reach of children.
Manufactured for
AbbVie Inc.
North Chicago, IL 60064 U.S.A.
Manufactured by
MIKART, INC.
Atlanta, GA 30318
Storage: Store at 20° to 25°C
(68° to 77°F) [see USP
Controlled Room
10 mg / 300 mg
Temperature].
Usual adult dosage: One tablet
every four to six hours, as
needed for pain. Total daily
dosage should not exceed six
tablets. See package insert for
full prescribing information.
©AbbVie
500 Tablets
Code 1122F50
Rev. 06/16
Rx only
abbvie
3
'00743 05453 8
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