MEDICATION CALCULATION QUIZ, IV DOSAGE CALCULATION PRACTICE TEST, DOSAGE CALCULATION PRACT, Exercises of Nursing

Download MEDICATION CALCULATION QUIZ, IV DOSAGE CALCULATION PRACTICE TEST, DOSAGE CALCULATION PRACT and more Exercises Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! 1 MEDICATION CALCULATION QUIZ, IV DOSAGE CALCULATION PRACTICE TEST, DOSAGE CALCULATION PRACTICE EXAM 1, ATI DESIRED OVER HAVE: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, HESI DOSAGE CALCULATIONS PRACTICE EXAM, HESI DOSAGE 2 CALCULATIONS QUIZ, MED SURG 1 - HESI PRACTICE.../484 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (A+) Calculate in mcg/kg/min the amount contained in 1 ml for a 75 kg pt. Dopamine 400 mg in 250 ml - √Answer>0.35 mcg/kg/min >Quiz:Calculate in mcg/kg/min the amount contained in 1 ml for a 85 kg pt. Dopamine 400 mg in 250 ml - √Answer>0.31 mcg/kg/min >Quiz:Calculate in mcg/kg/min the amount contained in 1 ml for a 75 kg pt. Dobutamine 250 mg in 125 ml - √Answer>0.44 mcg/kg/min >Quiz:Calculate in mcg/kg/min the amount contained in 1 ml for a 85 kg pt. Dobutamine 250 mg in 125 ml - √Answer>0.39 mcg/kg/min 5 How many ml of KayCiel should you administer? - √Answer>10ml >Quiz:The order is for 25 mg. The label reads 75mg/ml. How many ml(s) would you give? - √Answer>0.33ml >Quiz:The order is for 1.5 g The label reads 1 tablet equals 3 g. How many tablet (s) would you give? - √Answer>0.5 tablet >Quiz:The order is for 400mcg of thyroxin. The label reads 0.2 mg tablets. How many tablets would you give? - √Answer>2 tablets >Quiz:The order is Penicillin G 1.2 million units IM daily. Available: Penicillin G 9 million units/1 ml. How many ml will you give? - √Answer>0.13ml >Quiz:Convert 75 lbs into kg. - √Answer>34.1 kg >Quiz:A patient has an order for Chloromycetin, 500 mg every 6 hours. The drug comes in 250 mg capsules. What would the nurse administer? - √Answer>2 tabs >Quiz:A nurse is to administer 150 mg of a drug intramuscularly. The label on the multidose vials 6 reads 100 mg/mL. How much would the nurse give? - √Answer>1.5 mL >Quiz:A nurse is to administer 30 mg of furosemide (Lasix) to a client with congestive heart failure (CHF). The vial contains 40 mg/mL. Which is the correct dose to administer? - √Answer>0.75 mL >Quiz:The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has been prescribed 600 mg of an oral liquid medication. The mother shows the nurse the label of the medication, which reads: 250 mg/mL. The nurse would instruct the mother to give how many milliliters? - √Answer>2.4 mL >Quiz:A child is to receive 500 mg of an antibiotic suspension. The label on the bottle reads 250 mg/5 mL. The nurse should administer how much of the suspension in one dose? - √Answer>10 mL >Quiz:A health care provider orders 250 mg of an antibiotic suspension. The label on the suspension reads "500 mg/5 mL." How much would the nurse administer? - √Answer>2.5 mL >Quiz:The client is to be given ascorbic acid 1 g daily by mouth. The medication comes in a container labeled, "Ascorbic Acid 250 mg tablets." How much will the nurse give? - √Answer>4 tabs 7 >Quiz:The PCP orders amoxicillin 250 mg by mouth two times a day. The drug label reads "Amoxicillin 125 mg/5 ml." How much will the nurse administer? - √Answer>10 mL >Quiz:A nurse is to administer 175 mg of a medication intramuscularly. The label on the multidose vial states that the concentration is 100 mg/mL. What volume of the drug should the nurse administer? - √Answer>1.7 mL >Quiz:The nurse is preparing to administer 80 mg of Solu-medrol intravenously (IV) to a client with pneumonia. The vial states that it has 120 mg per 2 mL. The nurse would correctly draw up which amount? - √Answer>1.3 mL >Quiz:The health care provider prescribes ascorbic acid 0.5 g daily. The drug label reads ascorbic acid 250 mg. The nurse would administer how many tablets? - √Answer>2 tabs >Quiz:A client is being treated for congestive heart failure (CHF) and is to receive 0.5 milligrams of digoxin, which is available in 250-microgram tablets. The nurse would correctly administer how many tablets? - √Answer>2 tabs 10 is the appropriate time for the nurse to administer the medication? >Quiz:6.3 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing a medication and calculates the dosage as 6.25 ml. Rounding this amont to the tenth, the nurse should administer how many ml? >Quiz:2000 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water 2 l to infuse over 6 hr. The nurse should administer how many ml? (round to nearest whole number) >Quiz:180 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing to administer potassium gluconate (Kaon) 25 mEq in 6 oz water. How many ml of water should the nurse administer? (round the answer to the nearest whole number) >Quiz:5:15 p.m. - √Answer>a nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol (Haldol) 5 mg IM at 1715. Which of the following is the appropriate time for the nurse to administer the medication? >Quiz:gram - √Answer>a nurse should use which of the following measurements when calculating weight? >Quiz:0.5 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing to administre cephalexin (Keflex) 500 mg PO every 6 11 hr. Available is cephalexin 1 g tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (round to the nearest tenth) >Quiz:0.55 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing a medication and calculates the dosage as 0.547 ml. Rounding this amount to the nearest hundredth, the nurse should administer how many ml? >Quiz:500 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing to administer epinephrin hydrochloride (adrenalin Chloride) 0.5 mg subcutaneous stat. How many mcg should the nurse administer? >Quiz:0.89 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing a medication and calculates the dosage as 0.893 ml. Round this amont to the nearest hundredth, the nurse should administer how many ml? >Quiz:15 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg PO in 0.5 oz orange juice. how many ml orange juice should the nurse administer? (round ti the nearest whole number) >Quiz:0.5 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (lanoxin) 0.25 mg PO daily. Available is digoxin 500 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? 12 >Quiz:1.4 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing a medication and calculates the dosage as 1.42 ml. round this to the nearest tenth, the nurse should administer how many ml? >Quiz:before meals - √Answer>a nurse is preparing to administer glipizide (Glucotrol) 5 mg PO ac. Which of the following is the appropriate time for the nurse to administer the medication? >Quiz:2 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing to administer erythromycin estole (Novo-Rythro Estolate) 500 mg PO every 8 hr. Available is erythromycin estolate suspension 250 mg/ml. How ml should the nurse administer per dose? (round to the nearest whole number) >Quiz:2.5 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 2,500 ml to infuse over 12 hr. The nurse shpuld administer hoe many L? (round the answer to the nearest tenth) >Quiz:0900 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg PO at 9:00 am Which of the following is the appropriate time for the nurse to administer the medication? >Quiz:2 - √Answer>a nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg PO 15 250X= 1,000 so X = 4 mg/ml is the solution concentration of amiodarone. The infusion rate (ml/hour) x concentration (mg/ml) divided by 60 minutes/hour 17 ml/hour x 4 mg/ml = 68/60 = 1.13 = 1.1 mg/minute. >Quiz:A client who weighs 176 pounds is receiving an IV infusion with esmolol hydrochloride (Brevibloc) at 48 ml/hour. The IV solution is labeled with the concentration of Brevibloc 10 mg/ml. How many mcg/kg/minute is the client receiving? (Enter numeric value only.) - √Answer>100 Convert pounds to kg by dividing 176 pounds by 2.2 pounds = 80 kg. Convert the IV concentration from mg to mcg. 1 mg : 1000 mcg :: 10 mg : 10,000 mcg. Infusion rate (48 ml/hour) x concentration (10,000 mcg/ml) divided by 60 minutes/hour x 80 kg = 48 x 10,000 divided by 60 x 80 = 480,000 / 4800 = 100 mcg/kg/minute. >Quiz:The nurse is preparing the change-of-shift report for a client who has a 265 ml secondary infusion that was started 2 hours ago at a rate of 85 ml/hour via an infusion pump. The nurse should report that how many ml remain to be infused by the on-coming nurse? (Enter numeric value only.) - √Answer>95 16 85 ml x 2 hours = 170 ml has infused. 265 ml (total amount to be infused) - 170 ml (amount infused) = 95 ml remain to be infused. >Quiz:A male client receives a prescription for ondansetron hydrochloride (Zofran) 4 mg IV to prevent postoperative nausea after an inguinal hernia repair. The medication is available in 2 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.) - √Answer>2 Use ratio and proportion, 4 mg : X ml = 2 mg : 1 ml 2X = 4 X = 2 >Quiz:The nurse is preparing to administer Hepatitis B Vaccine, Recombinant (Energix-B) 5 mcg IM to a school-aged child. The vaccine is labeled, 10 mcg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth). - √Answer>1 or 0.5 Use ratio and proportion, 5 mcg : X ml :: 10 mcg : 1ml 10X = 5 X = 0.5 ml >Quiz:A client's daily PO prescription for aripiprazole (Abilify) is increased from 15 mg to 30 mg. The medication is available in 15 mg tablets, and the client already received one tablet today. 17 How many additional tablets should the nurse administer so the client receives the total newly prescribed dose for the day? (Enter numeric value only.) - √Answer>1 30 mg (total dose) - 15 mg (dose already administered) = 15 mg that still needs to be administered. Using the Desired/Have formula: 15 mg/15 mg = 1 tablet >Quiz:At the end of the shift, the nurse is recording the fluid balance for a client receiving a continuous gastrostomy tube (GT) feeding. Based on the client's records, how many ml should the nurse record for the total fluid balance (intake - output) for the shift that started at 0700 and ended at 1900? (Enter numeric value only.) (Click on each image asset for additional information.) - √Answer>695 The tube feeding is administered at 75 ml/hour for 11 hours (0700 - 1800) and then turned off for one hour because the residual is greater than 200 ml. 11 hours x 75 ml/hr = 825 ml. Three doses of 20 ml of medication are administered, with 10 ml of water used to flush the GT before and after each dose. 20 ml x 3 doses = 60 ml; 10 ml (flush) x 2 x 3 doses = 60 ml; so 825 ml + 60 ml + 60 ml = 945 ml. 250 ml of residual is removed and not 20 should the child receive per dose? (Enter numeric value only.) - √Answer>140 Using the child's BSA, 0.7 m2, calculate the mg/dose, 600 mg x 0.7 m2 = 420 mg/day/3 doses = 140 mg/dose >Quiz:A loading dose of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) 8 grams, which is available as a 20% solution (200 mg acetylcysteine per ml) is prescribed by nasogastric tube for a client with acetaminophen toxicity. How many ml of diluent should be added to the medication to obtain a 1:4 concentration? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - √Answer>120 8 grams = 8,000 mg prescribed dose. Using the formula, D/H x Q, 8,000 mg / 200 mg x 1 ml = 40 ml of the 20% solution. Dilute the 40 ml to a 1:4 concentration for administration using ratio and proportion, 1 : 4 solution :: 40 ml : X X= 160 ml total volume to administer. Subtract total volume of 160 ml - 40 ml of 20% concentration = 120 ml diluent is added to obtain a 1:4 concentration. >Quiz:A child who weighs 55 pounds receives a prescription for atovaquone with proguanil (Malarone Pediatric) 125 mg/50 mg PO daily. A drug reference states that children 11 to 20 kg 21 should receive 1 pediatric tablet daily; 21 to 30 kg should receive 2 pediatric tablets daily; 31 to 40 kg should receive 3 pediatric tablets daily; and greater than 40 kg should receive 1 adult tablet daily with food. The drug is available as atovaquone 62.5 mg/proguanil 25 mg pediatric tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? - √Answer>2 Calculate each drug component dose, using the formula, D/H 125 mg / 62.5 mg (atovaquone) = 2 combined with 50 mg / 25 mg (proguanil) = 2. The child should receive 2 tablets. >Quiz:A client receives a prescription for azithromycin (Zithromax) 500 mg PO x 3 days. Azithromycin is available as 250 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? (Enter numeric value only. - √Answer>2 Using the formula, D/H 500 mg/250 mg = 2 tablets >Quiz:A child who is scheduled for a kidney transplant receives a prescription for basiliximab (Simulect) 20 mg IV 2 hours prior to surgery. The medication is available in a 20 mg vial that is reconstituted by adding 5 ml sterile water for injection, and administered in a 50 ml bag of normal saline over 30 minutes. The nurse should 22 program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. - √Answer>110 After reconstituting the medication vial, the nurse adds the 5 ml of medication to the 50 ml of sterile water to result in a 55 ml volume to infuse in 30 minutes. Using the formula, Volume/Time = 55 ml / 0.5 hours = 110 ml/hour >Quiz:A client with a gastrostomy tube (GT) receives a prescription for Osmolite® 1/2 strength enteral formula at 80 ml/hour. To prepare a 4 hour solution, the nurse should dilute the full-strength formula with how many ml of water? (Enter numeric value only.) - √Answer>160 Determine the total volume needed at 80 ml/hour x 4 hours = 320 ml. Use the formula, Desired strength/strength on Hand x Volume = 50/100 x 320 = 160 ml of Osmolite® enteral formula, which must be diluted to half strength. Or use ratio and proportion, Desired strength (1/2 = 1 part : 2 parts) :: Volume of full strength : Total Desire volume 1 : 2 :: X : 320 ml 2X = 320, and X = 160 ml of Osmolite® enteral formula, full strength 320 ml total volume - 160 ml of full-strength formula = 160 ml of water to create 1/2 strength or 50% concentration. 25 clavulanate tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer for each dose? (Enter numeric value only.) - √Answer>2 Using Desired/Available formula: 500 mg/250 mg x 1 tablet = 2 >Quiz:The healthcare provider prescribes acetaminophen elixir (Tylenol elixir) 600 mg PO q6 hours for an adult client experiencing pain associated with maxillofacial surgery. The bottle is labeled 500 mg/15 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - √Answer>18 Using the formula D/H x Q: 600 mg/500mg x 15 ml = 18 ml >Quiz:A client who has AIDS is receiving octreotide (Sandostatin) 1,200 mcg by subcutaneous injection every day for symptoms of diarrhea. Octreotide is available for injection in 1 mg/ml vials. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - √Answer>1 or 1.2 First, to convert micrograms to milligrams, divide the number of micrograms by 1000: 1,200/1000 = 26 1.2 mg. Using the Desired/Have available formula: 1.2 mg/1 mg x 1 ml = 1.2 ml. >Quiz:A client is receiving dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) PO for malignant hyperthermia. The maximum safe dose is 8 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. The client currently weighs 48.5 kg. What is the maximum safe dose the nurse should administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - √Answer>97 Determine the maximum number of mg this client should receive in a day: 48.5 kg x 8 mg/kg/day = 388 mg/day. Next determine how many mg the nurse should deliver each dose: 388 mg/4 doses = 97 mg. >Quiz:A child with a urinary tract infection is receiving Cephalexin (Keflex) 100 mg suspension PO QID. Keflex oral suspension is labeled 125 mg in 5 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - √Answer>4 Using the formula Desired/Have available x Quantity: 100/125 x 5 = 500/125 = 4 ml 27 >Quiz:The healthcare provider prescribes a continuous intravenous infusion of dextrose 5% and 0.45% sodium chloride with KCl 20 mEq/1000 ml to be delivered over 8 hours. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - √Answer>125 Using the formula volume/time: 1000 ml/8 hours = 125 ml/hour >Quiz:A client receives a prescription for an intravenous infusion 0.45% sodium chloride 500 ml to be infused over 6 hours. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - √Answer>83 Calculate using Volume/Time: 500 ml/6 hours = 83.3 ml/hour >Quiz:A client returns to the nursing unit from surgery with a prescription for Lactated Ringer's solution 1,000 ml to be infused over 10 hours. The IV administration set delivers 60 gtts/ml. The nurse should regulate the infusion to deliver how many gtts/minute? - √Answer>100 30 100,000/24,000 :: 100/X 100,000X = 2,400,000 X = 24 ml/hour. >Quiz:A client experiencing cardiogenic shock receives a prescription for an IV infusion of 0.9% normal saline with milrinone (Primacor) 10 mg in 100 ml at a rate of 46 mcg/minute. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - √Answer>28 First calculate the number of mcg/hour: 46 mcg x 60 minutes = 2760 mcg/hour. Next calculate the number of ml/hour needed to administer 2760 mcg/hour: 10,000 mcg : 100 ml :: 2760 mcg : X 10,000 / 2760 :: 100 / X 10,000X = 276000 X = 27.6 (rounded to) 28 ml/hour. >Quiz:A client with septic shock receives a prescription for dextrose 5% in water with dopamine (Intropin) 0.6 grams/250 ml at a rate of 5 mcg/kg/minute. The client's weight is 148 lbs. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - √Answer>8 First convert the weight into kilograms: 148 pounds/2.2 kg = 67 kg. Next calculate the number 31 of mcg/kg/minute: 5 x 67 x 1 minute = 335 mcg/min. Calculate the number of mcg/hour: 335 x 60 minutes = 20,100 mcg/hour. Now calculate the number of ml/hour needed to administer 20,100 mcg/hour: 600,000 mcg : 250 ml :: 20,100 mcg : X ml 600,000/20100 :: 250/X 600,000X = 5,02500 X = 8.375 (rounded to) 8 ml/hour. >Quiz:A client with type 2 diabetes is receiving metformin (Glucophage) 1 gram PO twice daily. The medication is available in 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.) - √Answer>2 Using the known equivalent, 1 gram = 1000 mg, the nurse should first convert the dose to the same unit of measurement, which is 1 gram = 1000 mg. Using the formula, Desired / Available x 1 tablets: 1000 mg / 500 mg x 1 = 2 tablets >Quiz:A client with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is receiving an infusion of 5 % dextrose in water with amikacin (Amikin) 0.572 grams/100 ml every 12 hours. The nurse prepares the dose of amikacin using a vial labeled, 250 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse add to the infusion? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - √Answer>2.3 32 First convert gram to milligram: 1 gm = 1000mg . 572 gram x 1000 = 572 mg. Next use the formula D/H x Q: 572/250 x 1 = 2.288 (rounded to) 2.3 ml. >Quiz:A client with pericardial effusion has phrenic nerve compression resulting in recurrent hiccups. The healthcare provider prescribes metoclopramide (Reglan) liquid 10 mg PO q 6 hours. Reglan is available as 5 mg/5 ml. A measuring device marked in teaspoons is being used. How many teaspoons should the nurse administer? - √Answer>2 First, using the formula, Desired dose/dose on Hand x Quantity of volume on hand (D/H x Q), 10 mg / 5 mg x 5ml = 10 ml. Next using the known conversion of 5 ml = 1 tsp: 5 ml : 1 tsp :: 10 ml : X 5 / 10 : 1 / X 5X = 10 X = 2 >Quiz:A client is receiving alprazolam (Xanax) 0.75 mg PO BID for anxiety. Alprazolam is available in 0.5 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.) - √Answer>1.5 Using the conversion of 1 gram = 1000 mg: 0.1 gram = 100 mg 100 mg = 1 capsule >Quiz:A client with multiple sclerosis is prescribed Dantrolene (Dantrium) 0.1 grams PO BID for 35 Calculate: 50 ml : 30 minutes :: X ml : 60 minutes 50/X :: 30/60 3000 = 15X X = 100 ml >Quiz:The healthcare provider prescribes an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with 40 mEq KCl/500 ml to infuse over 3 hours for a client with hypokalemia. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - √Answer>167 To determine ml/hour: 500 ml : 3 hours :: as X ml : 1 hour 500/X :: 3/1 500 = 3X X = 166.66 (rounds to)= 167 ml/hour. >Quiz:The healthcare provider prescribes a continuous infusion of 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride at 85 ml/hour. The IV administration set delivers 10 gtt/ml. The nurse should regulate the drop rate to deliver how many gtts/minute? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - √Answer>14 Volume/Time (minutes) x drop factor (gtt/ml) = 85 ml/ 60 minutes x 10 gtt/ml = 14.16 = 14 gtt/minute 36 >Quiz:A client with hypertension who weighs 72.4 kg is receiving an infusion of nitroprusside (Nipride) 50 mg in D5W 250 ml at 75 ml/hour. How many mcg/kg/minute is the client receiving? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - √Answer>3.5 Calculate the mg/hour infusing, 50 mg : 250 ml = X : 75 ml 250X = 3750 and X = 15 mg/hour Next, convert mg/hr to mcg/hour, 15 mg/hour = 1 mg / 1000 mcg = 15,000 mcg/hour, then divide by 60 min = 250 mcg/minute Lastly, 250 mcg/72.4 kg/min = 3.45 = 3.5 mcg/kg/minute >Quiz:A client receives a prescription for an intravenous infusion 0.45% sodium chloride 500 ml to be infused over 6 hours. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - √Answer>83 Calculate using Volume/Time: 500 ml/6 hours = 83.3 ml/hour >Quiz:The healthcare provider prescribes a continuous intravenous infusion of dextrose 5% and 0.45% sodium chloride witth KCl 20 mEq/1000 ml to be delivered over 8 hours. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver 37 how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - √Answer>125 Using the formula volume/time: 1000 ml/8 hours = 125 ml/hour >Quiz:A client with cardiogenic shock weighs 220 lb and is receiving dopamine at the rate of 3 mcg/kg/minute. The solution strength available is dopamine 400 mg in 250 ml of D5W. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - √Answer>11.3 First, convert pounds to kg, 220 lb : X = 2.2 lb : 1 kg = 100 kg Next, calculate the dosage per minute, 3 mcg/kg/min x 100 kg = 300 mcg/min Convert mcg/min to mcg/hour, 300 mcg/min x 60 min=18,000 mcg/hour Convert mcg/hr to mg/hour, 18,000 mcg/hr = 18.0 mg/hour Calculate the rate, 400 mg : 250 ml = 18 mg : X ml 400X = 4500 X = 11.25 = 11.3 ml. So, 18 mg/11.3 ml should be infused at 11.3 ml/hour. >Quiz:A client who has a sinus infection is receiving a prescription for amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium (Augmentin) 500 mg PO q8 hours. The available form is 250 mg amoxicillin/125mg 40 and the client already received one tablet today. How many additional tablets should the nurse administer so the client receives the total newly prescribed dose for the day? (Enter numeric value only.) - √Answer>1 30 mg (total dose) - 15 mg (dose already administered) = 15 mg that still needs to be administered. Using the Desired/Have formula: 15 mg/15 mg = 1 tablet >Quiz:A client with multiple sclerosis is prescribed Dantrolene (Dantrium) 0.1 grams PO bid for spasticity. Dantrolene is available in 100 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.) - √Answer>1 Using the conversion of 1 gram = 1000 mg: 0.1 gram = 100 mg 100 mg = 1 capsule >Quiz:A client who has AIDS is receiving octreotide (Sandostatin) 1,200 mcg by subcutaneous injection every day for symptoms of diarrhea. Octreotide is available for injection in 1 mg/ml vials. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter the numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - √Answer>1.2 41 First, to convert micrograms to milligrams, divide the number of micrograms by 1000: 1,200/1000 = 1.2 mg. Using the Desired/Have available formula: 1.2 mg/1 mg x 1 ml = 1.2 ml >Quiz:The healthcare provider prescribes acetazolamide (Diamox) 600 mg/m2/day divided into 3 doses. The nurse calculates the child's body surface area (BSA) as 0.7 m2. How many mg should the child receive per dose? (Enter the numeric value only.) - √Answer>140 Using the child's BSA, 0.7 m2, calculate the mg/dose, 600 mg x 0.7 m2 = 420 mg/day/3 doses = 140 mg/dose >Quiz:A client has a prescription for inamrinone (Inocor) 0.75 mg/kg IV bolus to be delivered over 3 minutes. The client weighs 80 kg. Inamrinone is available for injection 100 mg/20 ml. How many ml of inamrinone should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - √Answer>12 First calculate the mg/kg dosage needed: 0.75 mg x 80 kg = 60 mg needed Then calculate Desired / Have x ml 60 mg / 100 mg x 20 ml = 12 ml >Quiz:A client experiencing cardiogenic shock receives a prescription for an IV infusion of 0.9% 42 normal saline with milrinone (Primacor) 10 mg in 100 ml at a rate of 46 mcg/minute. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - √Answer>28 First calculate the number of mcg/hour: 46 mcg x 60 minutes = 2760 mcg/hour Next calculate the number of ml/hour needed to administer 2760 mcg/hour: 10,000 mcg : 100 ml :: 2760 mcg : X 10,000 / 2760 :: 100 / X 10,000X = 276000 X = 27.6 (rounded to) 28 ml/hour >Quiz:11.3 mL/hr - √Answer>A client with cardiogenic shock weighs 220 lb and is receiving dopamine at the rate of 3 mcg/kg/min. The solution available is dopamine 400 mg in 250 mL of D5W. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour. (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth). >Quiz:3.5mcg/kg/min - √Answer>A client with hypertension who weighs 72.4 kg is receiving an infusion of nitroprusside (Nipride) 50 mg in D5W 250 mL at 75mL/hour. How many mcg/kg/minute is the client receiving? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth). 45 >Quiz:125 ml - √Answer>The nurse is administering 250 ml of IV solution to be infused over 2 hours. How many ml/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? >Quiz:1 ml - √Answer>The nurse is preparing to administer 0.25 mg of Bumex IV. The medication is available in a vial labeled 1 mg/4ml. How many ml of medication should the nurse administer? >Quiz:3 tablets - √Answer>A client with hypertension receive a prescription for Cartel 7.5 mg PO daily. The drug is available in 2.5 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? >Quiz:3 ml - √Answer>The healthcare provider prescribes Bactrim DS oral suspension 120 mg BID for a child with bronchitis. The Bactrim bottle is labeled 200 mg/5ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? >Quiz:19632ml/24 hours - √Answer>A 180 pound adult is admitted to the Emergency Department after receiving thermal burns to 60 percent of his body. Using the Parkland formula of 4ml/kg/percent of body burned per 24 hours, the client should receive how many ml of fluid during the first 24 hours? 46 >Quiz:140 mg/dose - √Answer>The healthcare provider prescribes Diamox 600 mg/m2/day divided into 3 doses. The nurse calculates the childs body surface area (BSA) as 0.7m2. How many mg should the child receive per dose? >Quiz:160 ml of diluent should be added - √Answer>A loading dose of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) 8 g, which is available as a 20% solution (200 mg acetylcysteine per ml) is prescribed by nasogastric tube for a client with acetaminophen toxicity. How many ml of diluent should be added to the medication to obtain 1:4 concentration? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth). >Quiz:2 tablets - √Answer>A child who weighs 55 pounds receives a prescription for atovaquone with proguanil (Malarone Pediatric) 125 mg/50mg PO daily. A drug reference states that children 11 - 20 kg should receive 1 pediatric tablet daily, 21 - 30 kg should receive 2 pediatric tablets daily, 31 - 40 kg should receive 3 pediatric tablets daily, and > 40 kg should receive 1 adult tablet daily with food. The drug is available as atovaquone 62.5mg/proguanil 25 mg pediatric tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? >Quiz:2 tablets - √Answer>A client receives a prescription for azithromycin (Zithromax) 500 mg 47 PO x 3 days. Azithromycin is available in 250 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose? >Quiz:110 ml/hr - √Answer>A client who is scheduled for a kidney transplant receives a prescription for basiliximab (Simulect) 20 mg IV 2 hours prior to surgery. The medication is available in a 20 mg vial that is reconstituted by adding 5 ml sterile water for injection, and administered in a 50 ml bag of normal saline over 30 minutes. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml per hour? >Quiz:10 mU/min - √Answer>The nurse notes that a client is receiving an oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion via a pump that is programmed to deliver 30 ml/hr. The available solution is Ringers Lactated 1000 ml with Pitocin 20 units. How many milliunits/minute is the client receiving? >Quiz:18 ml/hr - √Answer>A client is receiving Heparin Sodium 25,000 units in 5% Dextrose injection 500 ml IV at 1000 unit/hour per protocol for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The client's partial thromboplastin (PTT) is 76 seconds. Based on ACS protocol, the infusion should be decreased by 100 units/hour for a PTT between 71 to 80 seconds. The nurse should program the pump to deliver how many ml/hour? 50 sodium chloride 500 mL to be infused over 6 hours. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to the nearest whole number >Quiz:100 gtt/min - √Answer>A client returns to the nursing unit from surgery with a prescription for Lactated Ringers solution 1000 mL to be infused over 10 hours. The IV administration set delivers 60 gtts/mL. The nurse should regulate the infusion to deliver how many gtts/minute? >Quiz:6 ml/hr - √Answer>An IV infusion of dextrose 5% normal saline with oxytocin (Pitocin) 20 units in 1000 mL is prescribed for a client to control postpartum bleeding. The solution is to be administered at a rate of 2 mU/minute. The nurse should program the infusion pump to administer how many mL/hr? Round to nearest whole number >Quiz:100 ml/hr - √Answer>The healthcare provider prescribes an IV solution of 5% dextrose in water with magnesium sulfate 4gram/50mL to be infused over 30 minutes for a client with preeclampsia. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to nearest whole number >Quiz:180 ml - √Answer>A client who has a gastrostomy feeding tube is receiving ¾ strength 51 Ensure 240 mL every 6 hours. Full strength Ensure is available in a 240 mL can. The nurse should use how many mL of Ensure to prepare the feeding? (Round to the nearest whole number) >Quiz:24 ml/hr - √Answer>0.9% normal saline with inamrinoe (Inocor) 0.1 grams/100 mL is prescribed for the client with heart failure. The medication is to be delivered at a rate of 400 mcg/minute. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to the nearest whole number >Quiz:28 ml/hr - √Answer>A client experiencing cardiogenic shock receives a prescription for an IV infusion of 0.9% normal saline with milrinone (Primacor) 10 mg in 100 mL at a rate of 46 mcg/minute. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to the nearest whole number >Quiz:8 ml/hr - √Answer>A client with septic shock receives a prescription for dextrose 5% in water with dopamine (Intropin) 0.6 grams/250mL at a rate of 5 mcg/kg/minute. The client weighs 148 lbs. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour. Round to the nearest whole number 52 >Quiz:2 tablets - √Answer>A client with type 2 diabetes is receiving metformin (Glucophage) 1 gram PO twice a day. The medication is available in 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? >Quiz:2.3 ml - √Answer>A client with mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is receiving an infusion of 5% dextrose in water with amikacin (Amikin) 0.572 grams/100 mL every 12 hours. The nurse prepares the dose of amikacin using a vial labeled, 250 mg/ml. How many mL should the nurse add to the infusion? Round to the nearest tenth >Quiz:2 tsp - √Answer>A client with peridcardial effusion has phrenic nerve compression resulting in recurrent hiccups. The healthcare provider prescribes Metoclopramide (Reglan) liquid 10 mg PO q 6 hours. Reglan is available as 5 mg/5mL. A measuring device marked in teaspoons is being used. How many teaspoons should the nurse administer? >Quiz:1.5 tablets - √Answer>A client is receiving alprazolam (Xanax) 0.75 mg PO bid for anxiety. Alprazolam is available in 0.5 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? 55 is the client receiving? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth). >Quiz:1.5 mcg/kg/min - √Answer>A client who weighs 90 kg is receiving a dopamine solution of 400 mg/250 mL normal saline at 5 mL/hour. How many mcg/kg/minute is the client receiving? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth). >Quiz:0.2 mg/min - √Answer>A client is receiving an IV solution of sodium chloride 0.9% (Normal Saline) 750 mL with amiodarone (Cordarone) ½ gram at 20 mL/hr. How many mg/minute of amiodarone is infusing? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth). >Quiz:83.3 mcg/kg/min - √Answer>A client who weighs 220 pounds is receiving an IV infusion of esmolol hydrochloride (Brevibloc) at 50 ml/hr. The IV solution is labeled with the concentration of Breviblock 10 mg/ml. How many mcg/kg/minute is the client receiving? ( >Quiz:50 ml - √Answer>The nurse is preparing the change of shift report for a client who has a 275 ml secondary infusion that started 3 hours ago at a rate of 75 ml/hr via an infusion pump. The nurse should report that how many mL remain to be infused by the oncoming nurse? (Enter numeric 56 value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth). >Quiz:0.5 ml - √Answer>A male client receives a prescription for Phenergan 12.5 mg IV to prevent postoperative nausea after an inguinal hernia repair. The medication is available in 25 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? >Quiz:144 ml - √Answer>A client with a gastrostomy tube (GT) receives a prescription for a 480 ml bolus feeding of Glucerna 70% enteral formula. The nurse should dilute the full strength formula with how many ml of water? >Quiz:0.3 ml - √Answer>The nurse is preparing to administer Hepatitis B vaccine, Recombinant (Energix-B) 2.5 mcg IM to a school aged child. The vaccine is labeled, 10 mcg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth). >Quiz:2 tablets - √Answer>A client's daily PO prescription for ariprazole (Abilify) is increased from 15 mg to 45 mg. The medication is available in 15 mg tablets, and the client already received one tablet today. How many additional tablets should the nurse administer so the client receives the total newly prescribed dose for the day. 57 >Quiz:150 ml/hr - √Answer>The nurse is administering 600 ml of IV solution to be infused over 4 hours. How many ml/hour should the nurse program the infusion pump? >Quiz:3 ml - √Answer>The nurse is preparing to administer 0.75 mg of Bumex IV. The medication is available in a vial labeled 1 mg/4ml. How many ml of medication should the nurse administer? >Quiz:3.5 tablets - √Answer>A client with hypertension receive a prescription for Cartel 7 mg PO daily. The drug is available in 2 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer? >Quiz:4.8 ml - √Answer>The healthcare provider prescribes Bactrim DS oral suspension 240 mg BID for a child with bronchitis. The Bactrim bottle is labeled 250 mg/5ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (if rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth). >Quiz:140 mg/dose - √Answer>The healthcare provider prescribes Diamox 800 mg/m2/day divided into 4 doses. The nurse calculates the childs body surface area (BSA) as 0.7m2. How many mg should the child receive per dose? 60 with 10 units of oxytocin (Pitocin) is infusing. The nurse should program the infusion pump at how many ml/hour? >Quiz:3 capsules - √Answer>Docusate sodium (Colace) 300 mg is prescribed for a client who has frequent constipation. Each capsule contain 100 mg. How many capsules should the nurse administer? >Quiz:0.5 tablet - √Answer>A client who has a sinus infection is receiving a prescription for amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium (Augmentin) 250 mg PO q 8 hours. The available form is 500 mg amoxicillin/125mg clavulanate tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer for each dose? >Quiz:72 ml - √Answer>The healthcare provider prescribes acetaminophen elixir (Tylenol elixir) 600 mg PO q 6 hours for an adult client experiencing pain associated with maxillofacial surgery. The bottle is labeled 500 mg/15 ml. How many ml will the patient receive in a 24 hour period? >Quiz:1.5 ml - √Answer>A client who has AIDS is receiving octreotide (Sandostatin) 1,500 mcg by subcutaneous injection every day for symptoms of diarrhea. Octreotide is available for injection in 1 mg/mL vials. How many mL should the nurse administer? Round to nearest tenth 61 >Quiz:106 mg/dose - √Answer>A client is receiving sodium (Dantrium) PO for malignant hyperthermia. The maximum safe dose is 8 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. The client weighs 52.8 kg. What is the maximum safe dose the nurse should administer? Round to the nearest whole number >Quiz:8 ml - √Answer>A child with a urinary tract infection is receiving Cephalexin (Keflex) 200 mg suspension PO QID. Keflex oral solution is labeled 125 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? Round to the nearest tenth >Quiz:63 ml/hr - √Answer>The healthcare provider prescribes a continuous intravenous infusion of dextrose 5% and 0.45% sodium chloride with KCL 10 mEq/500 mL to be delivered over 8 hours. The nurse should prepare the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? Round to nearest whole number >Quiz:143 ml/hr - √Answer>A client receives a prescription for an intravenous infusion of 0.45% sodium chloride 1000 mL to be infused over 7 hours. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to the nearest whole number 62 >Quiz:75 gtt/min - √Answer>A client returns to the nursing unit from surgery with a prescription for Lactated Ringers solution 750 mL to be infused over 10 hours. The IV administration set delivers 60 gtts/mL. The nurse should regulate the infusion to deliver how many gtts/minute? >Quiz:3 ml/hr - √Answer>An IV infusion of dextrose 5% normal saline with oxytocin (Pitocin) 40 units in 1000 mL is prescribed for a client to control postpartum bleeding. The solution is to be administered at a rate of 2 mU/minute. The nurse should program the infusion pump to administer how many mL/hr? Round to nearest whole number >Quiz:900 ml/hr - √Answer>The healthcare provider prescribes an IV solution of 5% dextrose in water with magnesium sulfate 4gram/450mL to be infused over 30 minutes for a client with preeclampsia. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to nearest whole number >Quiz:720 ml - √Answer>A client who has a gastrostomy feeding tube is receiving ¾ strength Ensure 240 mL every 6 hours. How many ml of Ensure will the nurse use to prepare enough feeding for the day? 65 >Quiz:8 ml - √Answer>A client has a prescription for inamrinone (Inocor) 0.5 mg/kg IV bolus to be delivered over 3 minutes. The client weighs 80 kg. Inamrinone is available for injection 100 mg/20 mL. How many mL of inamrinone should the nurse administer? Round to nearest tenth >Quiz:48 ml/hr - √Answer>A client who had mitral valve replacement surgery received a prescription for dextrose 5% in water with 0.5 grams of dobutamine in 500 mL for IV infusion at a rate of 10 mcg/kg/minute. The client weighs 80 kg. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to the nearest tenth. >Quiz:45 ml/hr - √Answer>A healthcare provider prescribes a continuous infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with pancuronium (Pavulon) 50 mg/250 mL at a rate of 0.1 mg/kg/hr for a client with coronary artery bypass grafting. The client weighs 90 kg. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to the nearest tenth >Quiz:133 ml/hr - √Answer>A client scheduled for surgery is to receive an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with prochlorperazine edisylate (Compazine) 20 mg/100 mL over 45 minutes. The nurse should prepare to deliver how many ml/hour? Round to the nearest whole number. 66 >Quiz:83 ml/hr - √Answer>The healthcare provider prescribes an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with 40 mEq KCl 250 mL to infuse over 3 hours for a client with hypokalemia. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to the nearest whole number >Quiz:13 gtt/min - √Answer>The healthcare provider prescribes a continuous infusion of 5% dextrose in 0.45% sodium chloride at 75 mL/hour. The IV administration set delivers 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should regulate the drop rate to deliver how many gtts/minute? Round to the nearest whole number. >Quiz:41.6 mg/min - √Answer>A client is receiving an IV solution of 2.5 grams of medication diluted in 250 ml of normal saline over a one hour time period. How many mg of medication is the client receiving per minute? Round to the nearest tenth >Quiz:30 ml/hr - √Answer>The healthcare provider prescribe Diprivan at 10 mcg/kg/minute for a client during conscious sedation. The drugs is dispensed as 100mg/50 ml 0.9% normal saline. The client's weight is 220 pounds. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth. 67 >Quiz:9 ml/hr - √Answer>Oxytocin (Pitocin) 3 milliunits/min is prescribed for a client with an ineffective contraction pattern. To administer the prescribed dosage, the nurse adds 20 units of oxytocin to 1,000 ml of Ringer's Lactate. The infusion pump should be set to deliver how many ml/hour? >Quiz:150 ml/hr - √Answer>The healthcare provider prescribes the adjustment of the IV hourly rate based on the nasogastric tube (NGT) output q4h for a client who had abdominal surgery yesterday. From 1200 to 1600, the NGT output was 200 ml, and the IV of D5W 0.45% NS was infused at a rate of 100 ml/hour. At 1600 the nurse should regulate the IV to deliver how many ml/hour to replace this fluid loss? >Quiz:25 mg/min - √Answer>A client is receiving an IV solution of 1.5 grams of medication diluted in 100 ml of normal saline over a one hour time period. How many mg of medication is the client receiving per minute? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) >Quiz:22.8 ml/hr - √Answer>A client weighing 76 kg is receiving dopamine at 8 mcg/kg/minute. The drug is dispensed as dopamine 800 mg/500 ml. The nurse should program the infusion pump to 70 >Quiz:37.9 Celsius - √Answer>The nurse needs to calculate a client's oral temperature of 100.2° Fahrenheit to Celsius. What temperature in Celsius (C) should the nurse document? (Round to the nearest tenth.) >Quiz:550 ml/hr - √Answer>A 121-pound, adult female is admitted to the Emergency Center after receiving burns to 40 percent of her body. Using the Parkland formula, the client's fluid requirements for the first 24 hours after injury is calculated using 4 ml lactated Ringer's solution x Body weight (in kilograms) x Percent burn. The client should receive one-half of the 24-hour calculated fluid volume in the first 8 hours of treatment. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many ml of fluid during the first 8 hours? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) >Quiz:0.8 ml - √Answer>Heparin protocol is prescribed for a client weighing 80 kg. Per protocol, the heparin loading dose is 60 units/kg IV rounded to the nearest 100 units, with a maximum loading dose of 4,000 units. The heparin vial is labeled 5,000 units/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) 71 >Quiz:1 tablet - √Answer>A client with impetigo receives a prescription for azithromycin (Zithromax) 500 mg PO on day 1, then 250 mg/day on days 2 through 5 for a total administration of 1.5 gram. The pharmacy has 250 mg tablets available. How many tablets total should the nurse give to the client on day 2 of the treatment? >Quiz:6.5 ml - √Answer>A child weighing 32.4 kg is in hypertensive crisis. The healthcare provider prescribes methyldopa (Aldomet) 40 mg/kg/day IV in 4 divided doses. The pharmacy provides a 50 mg/ml injection vial. How many ml should the nurse administer? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) >Quiz:125 mEq - √Answer>An IV infusion of 0.9% normal saline 500 ml with ammonium chloride 0.25 mEq/ml is prescribed for a client who was admitted for an amphetamine overdose. How many mEq of ammonium chloride should the nurse use to prepare the solution? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) >Quiz:3 ml/hr - √Answer>A healthcare provider prescribes an IV infusion of 0.9% normal saline with oxytocin (Pitocin) 30 units/1000 ml at a rate of 1.5 mu/minute for a client at 42-weeks gestation. The nurse should program the infusion pump to 72 deliver how many ml/hour? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) >Quiz:1500 mg/hr - √Answer>A client who has preeclampsia receives a prescription for an IV infusion of 0.9% normal saline with magnesium sulfate 3 gram/250 ml to be infused at a rate of 125 ml/hour. The nurse should administer how many mg/hour of magnesium sulfate? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) >Quiz:160 ml - √Answer>The nurse is preparing a tube feeding of Ensure 320 ml (50% solution). Full strength Ensure is available in a 240 ml can. The nurse should use how many ml of Ensure to prepare the feeding? (Round to nearest whole number if needed.) >Quiz:225 ml - √Answer>A client who had a small bowel resection two weeks ago is receiving 3/4 strength Ensure feedings 300 ml q4 hours via nasogastric tube. Full strength Ensure is available in a 240 ml can. The nurse should use how many ml of Ensure to prepare the feeding? (Round to nearest whole number if needed.) >Quiz:26 ml/hr - √Answer>A client scheduled for a stress echocardiogram is to receive an IV infusion of dextrose 5% in water with dobutamine (Dobutrex) 0.7 grams/250 ml at a rate of 1,200 75 sodium chloride with a volume to be infused of 150 ml over 3 hours. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) >Quiz:3 ml - √Answer>Ordered: Cefazolin sodium 690 mg IV, Available: Reconstitute with 2.5 mL sterile normal saline. After reconstitution the vial contains 230 mg/mL. How many mL will you administer? >Quiz:5.6 ml - √Answer>Ordered: Cefobid 2000 mg, Available: 1 g vial, Directions: Reconstitute with 2.4 mL of bacteriostatic water for injection. The powder displaces 0.4 mL. How many mL will be administered? >Quiz:12.8 ml/hr - √Answer>Dopamine 4 mcg/kg/min is ordered for a client who weighs 200 lb. The solution available is 425 mg of Dopamine in 250 mL D5W. To infuse by infusion pump that delivers in tenths of a milliliter. >Quiz:30 ml/hr - √Answer>A client weighing 89 kg has an order for Intropin to infuse at 9 mcg/kg/min. The solution available is 800 mg Intropin in 500 mL D5W. Determine the mL/hr the client will receive. 76 >Quiz:350 mg/dose - √Answer>The recommended dosage of IV vancomycin is 40 mg/kg/day divided q6h. The child weighs 35 kg. Determine the amount for one dose. >Quiz:125 mg/dose - √Answer>The recommended dosage of oxacillin is 50 mg/kg/day to be administered q6h. The child weighs 5 lb 8 oz. Determine the total daily dose. >Quiz:1.4 ml - √Answer>The pediatric dosage of tetracycline is 12 mg/kg/day. Tetracycline is available in 250 mg/5 mL. A child receiving tetracycline q6h and weighing 52.8 lb should receive how many mL for one dose? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenths place.) >Quiz:750 mg/day - √Answer>The recommended dosage of clindamycin oral suspension is 8 to 25 mg/kg/day in four divided doses. The child weighs 30 kg. Determine the maximum dose for 24 hours. >Quiz:90 - 198 mg - √Answer>The recommended pediatric preoperative dosage of Demerol is 2 to 4.4 mg/kg. Determine the recommended dosage range for Scott, who weighs 99 lb. >Quiz:12 mg/hr - √Answer>An IV of Cardizem 125 mg/125 mL D5W is infusing at 12 mL/hr. Determine the mg/hr. 77 >Quiz:100 mg/hr - √Answer>An IV of Linezolid 200 mg in 100 mL D5W is infusing at 50 mL/hr. Determine the mg/hr. >Quiz:40 mg/hr - √Answer>The order for a patient is Aminophylline 0.4 mg/kg/hr and the patient's weight is 220 lb. Determine the mg/hr. >Quiz:133 gtt/min - √Answer>Infuse an IV medication with a volume of 100 mL in 45 minutes. The administration set is a microdrip. Determine the gtt/min. Round to the whole number. >Quiz:120 gtt//min - √Answer>Infuse 80 mL IVPB in 40 minutes using an administration set that delivers microdrop. Determine the gtt/min. >Quiz:16 ml - √Answer>If 500 mL of D5W is to infuse in 8 hours, how many milliliters are to be administered in 15 minutes? >Quiz:63 ml - √Answer>If 1500 mL of D5W is to infuse in 6 hours, how many milliliters are to be administered in 15 minutes? >Quiz:23 ml/hr - √Answer>Give Regular insulin by continuous I.V. infusion for 10 units/hr. The solution is 225 mL NS with 100 units of Regular 80 >Quiz:6 ml/hr - √Answer>A client is prescribed to receive Nitroglycerin 4 mcg/minute. The pharmacy prepares a 500 ml solution of Dextrose 5% and water with 20 mg of Nitroglycerin. What rate in ml/hour should the nurse program the pump to infuse the prescribed amount? >Quiz:1 ml - √Answer>A client is prescribed to receive meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg and hydroxyzine hydrochloride (Vistaril) 25 mg as a preoperative injection. The nurse has a vial of Demerol 100 mg/ml and a vial of Vistaril 50 mg/ml available. When preparing these medications for one injection, how many milliliters will the syringe contain? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest hundredth.) >Quiz:5180 units - √Answer>A client is prescribed to receive an intravenous heparin bolus of 50 units/kg followed by an infusion of 36,000 units over 24 hours. The client weighs 162 lb. How many units of heparin will the client receive during the bolus and first hour of infusion? >Quiz:14 ml/hr - √Answer>A client is prescribed to receive 34,000 units of heparin over the next 24 hours. A solution of 50,000 units is mixed in 500 ml of 0.9% Normal Saline. How many ml/hour should the nurse infuse into this client? (If 81 rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number). >Quiz:8 ml/hr - √Answer>A client is receiving 1,000 units of heparin an hour. The solution is prepared with 25,000 units in 500 ml of 0.9% Normal Saline. The physician has changed the client's dose to be 400 units per hour. At which rate should the nurse deliver the infusion in ml/hr? >Quiz:131.25 mg/dose - √Answer>A school-age child is prescribed to receive 15 mg/kg/day of intravenous erythromycin (E-mycin) over 4 divided doses. The child currently weighs 77 lb. How many milligrams will the nurse provide the client with each dose? >Quiz:6 tablets - √Answer>A client is prescribed 2 tablets of acetaminophen 625 mg arthritis strength every 4 to 6 hours for pain. If the total daily dose is not to exceed 4 grams, how many individual tablets can this client safely take in one day? >Quiz:2050 ml - √Answer>A client is prescribed to receive 100 ml/hr of Dextrose 5% and 0.45% normal saline for 10 hours and then 75 ml/hr of the same solution for the next 14 hours. How many total ml of fluid will the client receive in 24 hours? 82 >Quiz:1.2 ml - √Answer>A client is prescribed hydromorphone hydrochloride (Dilaudid) 1.5 mg and diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) 20 mg IM every 4 hours for pain. Dilaudid is in a prefilled syringe labeled 2 mg/ml and the Benadryl is in a vial labeled 50 mg/ml. The nurse should provide how many total ml in the injection? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) >Quiz:0.2 ml - √Answer>A client is prescribed to receive naloxone hydrochloride 200 mcg through an intravenous injection to reverse the effects of morphine sulfate. The medication is available in a vial that is labeled 1 mg/ml. How many ml of the medication will the nurse provide to the client? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) >Quiz:375 ml - √Answer>A client has ingested 5 ounces of water and 7 ounces of coffee. The nurse then provides 1 tablespoon of guaifenesin (Robitussin). What would the client's total intake be in ml after the fluids and medication? >Quiz:38 ml/hr - √Answer>A client is prescribed to receive magnesium sulfate 3 g IV to be infused over 4 hours. The nurse has a solution of 10 grams in 500 ml of 0.9% normal saline. What should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver in ml/hour to this client? 85 >Quiz:7.2 ml - √Answer>A client is prescribed 600 mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol) liquid every 4 hours through a nasogastric tube. The pharmacy provides a mixture of 500 mg/ml. How many ml of medication will the nurse provide to the client in 1 day? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth). >Quiz:31 ml/hr - √Answer>A client is prescribed to receive 250 mg/hour of magnesium sulfate through an intravenous infusion. The pharmacy prepares a solution of 4 grams of the medication mixed in 500 ml of fluid. At what rate in ml/hr should the nurse administer the medication? >Quiz:2.5 mg - √Answer>A client recovering from a post-partum hemorrhage is prescribed methylergonovine (Methergine) 0.5 mg IM every 2 hours for up to 5 doses. After the third dose, the physician changes the order to 0.5 mg PO every 6 hours of the same medication. The nurse provides 2 doses of the oral medication in addition to the intramuscular injections in one day. What is the total amount of medication that the nurse has provided to the client? >Quiz:63 gtt/min - √Answer>A client is prescribed to receive 1,500 ml of Dextrose 5% and 0.45% Normal Saline to infuse over 8 hours. The intravenous administration set delivers 20 gtt/ml. 86 At what rate should the nurse regulate the solution set to deliver the fluid in drops per minute? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number). >Quiz:2000 units/hr - √Answer>A client is prescribed to receive 40 ml/hr of a solution of 500 ml 0.9% normal saline containing 25,000 units of heparin. How many units of heparin is the client receiving each hour? >Quiz:2000 mg/day - √Answer>A school-age client who weighs 88 lb is prescribed to receive 50 mg/kg/day of ampicillin (Principen) every 8 hours through an intravenous infusion. How many mg of the medication will the nurse administer in 24 hours? >Quiz:12 ml - √Answer>A 5-year-old client who weighs 44 lb is prescribed to receive 30 mcg/kg of digoxin (Lanoxin) elixir as a one-time loading dose. The medication is available in 0.05 mg/ml. What amount of medication in ml will the nurse provide to this client? >Quiz:0.375 mg - √Answer>A school-age client is prescribed to receive haloperidol (Haldol) 0.05 mg/kg/day in 2 divided doses. The client weighs 33 lb. How many mg of the medication will the 87 client receive in each dose? (Round to 3 decimals if necessary.) >Quiz:90 ml/hr - √Answer>A postpartum client who is hemorrhaging is prescribed oxytocin (Pitocin) 15 mU/min. The pharmacy prepares a solution of 1 liter 0.9% normal saline with 10 units of the medication. How many ml per hour should the nurse set the infusion pump to deliver? >Quiz:24 ml/day - √Answer>A client is prescribed to receive amoxicillin (Trimox) 400 mg elixir by mouth three times a day. The pharmacy provides amoxicillin 250 mg/5 ml. How many ml of medication will the nurse provide the client in 24 hours? >Quiz:1 gram - √Answer>A client diagnosed with bronchitis is prescribed acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) 10 ml of 20% solution via inhalation every 4 hours. The solution contains 10 grams of the medication in 100 ml. How many grams of the medication will the client receive in each dose? >Quiz:4 units/hr - √Answer>A client is prescribed to receive an insulin infusion of 20 ml/hr. The pharmacy provides a solution of 100 units of regular insulin in 500 ml of 0.9% normal saline. How many units per hour will this client receive? 90 >Quiz:10 ml/dose - √Answer>A client who weighs 44 lb is prescribed cephalexin (Keflex) 100 mg/kg/day every 6 hours. The medication is available as 250 mg/5 ml. How many ml of medication will the nurse provide for each dose? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) >Quiz:6 ml - √Answer>A client is prescribed docusate sodium (Colace) elixir 75 mg via nasogastric tube twice a day. The medication is available as 25 mg/ml. How many ml of medication will the nurse provide the client in one day? >Quiz:4 ml - √Answer>A client is ordered Cefazolin sodium 840 mg IV. The label reads: Reconstitute with 2.5 mL sterile normal saline. After reconstitution the vial contains 210 mg/mL. How many mL will you administer? >Quiz:6.4 ml - √Answer>A client is ordered Cefobid 2000 mg. Available is a 1 g vial, Directions: Reconstitute with 2.6 mL of bacteriostatic water for injection. The powder displaces 0.6 mL. How many mL will be administered? >Quiz:11.2 ml/hr - √Answer>Dopamine 4 mcg/kg/min is ordered for a client who weighs 175 91 lb. The solution available is 425 mg of Dopamine in 250 mL D5W. Determine the rate to infuse by infusion pump that delivers in tenths of a milliliter. >Quiz:32 ml/hr - √Answer>A client weighing 94 kg has an order for Intropin to infuse at 9 mcg/kg/min. The solution available is 800 mg Intropin in 500 mL D5W. Determine the mL/hr the client will receive. >Quiz:450 mg/dose - √Answer>The recommended dosage of IV vancomycin is 40 mg/kg/day divided q6h. The child weighs 45 kg. Determine the dosage amount for one dose. >Quiz:Convert 93074 milligrams to grams - √Answer>93.074 >Quiz:Convert 0.090113 milliliters to microliters - √Answer>90.113 >Quiz:Convert 0.056915 meters to micrometers. - √Answer>56915 >Quiz:Convert 64343 milliliters to liters. - √Answer>64.343 >Quiz:Convert 0.008781 milliliters to microliters - √Answer>8.781 92 >Quiz:Convert 97.196 micrograms to milligrams - √Answer>0.097196 >Quiz:Convert 91.765 grams to milligrams - √Answer>91765 >Quiz:Convert 0.056244 milligrams to micrograms - √Answer>56.244 >Quiz:Convert 0.027342 milliliters to microliters - √Answer>27.342 >Quiz:Convert 16.961 micrograms to milligrams - √Answer>0.016961 >Quiz:Convert 70.906 microliters to milliliters - √Answer>0.070906 >Quiz:Convert 9.707 liters to milliliters - √Answer>9707 >Quiz:Convert 0.089292 meters to micrometers - √Answer>89292 >Quiz:Convert 91.103 microliters to milliliters - √Answer>0.091103 >Quiz:Convert 0.070223 liters to microliters - √Answer>70223 95 >Quiz:A client is ordered 100 milligrams of Pehthidine HCL. 50 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give? - √Answer>2 >Quiz:A client is ordered 30 milligrams of Codeine phosphate. 60 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give? - √Answer>0.5 >Quiz:A client is ordered 2.5 grams of Neomycin sulphate. 500 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give? - √Answer>5 >Quiz:A client is ordered 30 milligrams of Diltiazem hydrochloride. 60 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give? - √Answer>0.5 >Quiz:A client is ordered 62.5 micrograms of Benztropine Mesylate. 0.25 mg tablets are available. How many tablets will you give? - √Answer>0.25 >Quiz:A client is ordered 60 milligrams of Phenelzine. 15 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give? - √Answer>4 >Quiz:A client is ordered 37.5 milligrams of Clomipramine. 25 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give? - √Answer>1.5 96 >Quiz:A client is ordered 1.25 milligrams of Clonazepam. 0.5 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give? - √Answer>2.5 >Quiz:A client is ordered 2.5 milligrams of Haloperidol. 5 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give? - √Answer>0.5 >Quiz:A client is ordered 40 milligrams of Imipramine. 10 milligram tablets are available. How many tablets will you give? - √Answer>4 >Quiz:A client is ordered 35 milligrams of Codeine phosphate by subcutaneous injection. 50 milligrams in 1 milliliter of liquid for SC Injection is available. How many milliliters will you administer? - √Answer>35/50*1/1=35/50=0.7 >Quiz:A client is ordered 50 milligrams of Amoxicillin trihydrate orally. 125 milligrams in 5 milliliters of Syrup is available. How many milliliters will you administer? - √Answer>50/125*5/1=2 >Quiz:A client is ordered 30 milligrams of Frusemide intravenously. 10 milligrams in 1 milliliter of liquid for IV Injection is available. How many milliliters will you administer? - √Answer>3 97 >Quiz:A client is ordered 20 milligrams of Haloperidol decanoate by intramuscular injection. 50 milligrams in 1 milliliter of liquid for IM Injection is available. How many milliliters will you administer? - √Answer>0.4 >Quiz:A client is ordered 50 milligrams of Aminophylline intravenously. 250 milligrams in 10 milliliters of liquid for IV Injection is available. How many milliliters will you administer? - √Answer>2 >Quiz:A client is ordered 75 milligrams of Pethidine HCL by subcutaneous injection. 50 milligrams in 1 milliliter of liquid for SC Injection is available. How many milliliters will you administer? - √Answer>1.5 >Quiz:A client is ordered 25 milligrams of Methyldopa intravenously. 50 milligrams in 5 millilitres of liquid for IV Injection is available. How many millilitres will you administer? - √Answer>2.5 >Quiz:A client is ordered 5 milligrams of Flupenthixol decanoate by intramuscular injection. 40 milligrams in 2 milliliters of liquid for IM Injection is available. How many milliliters will you administer? - √Answer>0.25 >Quiz:A client is ordered 75 milligrams of Aminophylline intravenously. 250 milligrams in 10