Preparation And Routes Practice Test

A 41-year-old woman (weight 62 kg) with breast cancer is scheduled for outpatient chemotherapy with doxorubicin 60 mg IV today; treatment goal is safe administration and prevention of occupational exposure. Baseline labs: absolute neutrophil count 2.1 $x10^3$/µL, platelets 210 $x10^3$/µL, total bilirubin 0.8 mg/dL; echocardiogram shows left ventricular ejection fraction 60%. Allergies: none. What is the most critical preparation step for this medication?

A 5-year-old girl (weight 18 kg) with fever and pain has a treatment goal of symptom relief at home. Current prescription: acetaminophen 160 mg/5 mL oral suspension, 7.5 mL by mouth every 6 hours as needed; she gags with syringes and the caregiver asks to mix it into a full bottle of juice for the day. Labs: none relevant. Allergies: none. Which administration route is most appropriate for this patient?