HESI practice Dosage Calculations
3 ml
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?
0.3 ml
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).
0.5 ml
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).
30 mg/hr
The nurse is preparing to administer a solution of 500 mg of theophylline diluted in 500 ml of Dextrose 5% and water. The client is prescribed to receive 30 ml/hr. How many mg per hour will the client receive of this medication?
450 mg/dose
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.
750 mg/day
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.
125 mg/dose
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.
90 - 198 mg
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.
143 ml/hr
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
83 ml/hr
A client receives a prescription for an intravenous infusion of 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? Round to the nearest whole number
6 tablets
A client receives a prescription for azithromycin (Zithromax) 500 mg PO on day 1, then 250 mg on days 2-5. Azithromycin is available in 250 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should pharmacy send to the unit to cover the five day period the patient is on the medication?
2 tablets
A client receives a prescription for azithromycin (Zithromax) 500 mg PO x 3 days. Azithromycin is available in 250 mg scored tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
144 ml
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?
11.2 ml/hr
Dopamine 4 mcg/kg/min is ordered for a client who weighs 175 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.
12.8 ml/hr
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.
23 ml/hr
Give Regular insulin by continuous I.V. infusion for 10 units/hr. The solution is 225 mL NS with 100 units of Regular Insulin. What rate on the infusion pump will deliver the correct dose?
0.8 ml
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.)
63 ml
If 1500 mL of D5W is to infuse in 6 hours, how many milliliters are to be administered in 15 minutes?
16 ml
If 500 mL of D5W is to infuse in 8 hours, how many milliliters are to be administered in 15 minutes?
24 ml/hr
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
60 ml/hr
0.9% normal saline with inamrinoe (Inocor) 0.5 grams/1000 mL is prescribed for the client with heart failure. The medication is to be delivered at a rate of 500 mcg/minute. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to the nearest whole number
3 capsules
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?
550 ml/hr
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.)
19632ml/24 hours
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?
12 ml
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?
6.5 ml
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.)
112 ml
A client with a gastrostomy tube (GT) receives a prescription for a 280 ml bolus feeding of Glucerna® 60% enteral formula. The nurse should dilute the full-strength formula with how many ml of water?
78 ml/hr
A healthcare provider prescribes a continuous infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with pancuronium (Pavulon) 25 mg/250 mL at a rate of 0.1 mg/kg/hr for a client with coronary artery bypass grafting. The client weighs 78 kg. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to the nearest tenth
645 mg
A child who weighs 40 pounds receives a prescription for amoxicillin with clavulanate (Augmentin) 215 mg PO every 8 hours. The recommended dose is 40 mg/kg/day, and the bottle contains 125 mg/5ml. How many mg will the child receive in a 24-hour period? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
2 tablets
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?
50 ml/hr
A client is prescribed to receive 400 mL of Intralipids over the next 8 hours. At what rate in ml/hour should the nurse set the infusion pump to administer this preparation?
1 ml
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?
2000 mg/day
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?
37.9 Celsius
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.)
6 ml/hr
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?
2 tablets
A child who weighs 62 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?
4 ml
A child with a urinary tract infection is receiving Cephalexin (Keflex) 100 mg suspension PO QID. Keflex oral solution is labeled 125 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? Round to the nearest tenth
8 ml
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
1 gram
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?
28 ml/hr
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
75 ml/hr
A client experiencing cardiogenic shock receives a prescription for an IV infusion of 0.9% normal saline with milrinone (Primacor) 20 mg in 500 mL at a rate of 50 mcg/minute. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to the nearest whole number
8 ml
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
12 ml
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? Round to nearest tenth
375 ml
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?
4 ml
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?
6.4 ml
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?
6 tablets
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?
7.2 ml
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).
6 ml
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?
1.2 ml
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.)
2 tablets
A client is prescribed misoprostol (Cytotec) 0.2 mg four times a day after meals and at bedtime. The pharmacy provides misoprostol (Cytotec) 100 mcg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse provide for each dose
63 gtt/min
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. 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).
2050 ml
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?
20 ml/ht
A client is prescribed to receive 1000 units of heparin/hr. The pharmacy provides an infusion of 500 ml 0.9% normal saline with 25,000 units of heparin. At what rate should the nurse set the infusion pump to deliver the medication to the client? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number).
0.8 ml
A client is prescribed to receive 15 mg of morphine sulfate subcutaneously. The nurse has a vial with 20 mg/ml of the medication. How many ml will the nurse provide to the client? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
31 ml/hr
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?
14 ml/hr
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 rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number).
2000 units/hr
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?
1.5 ml/min
A client is prescribed to receive a 15 mg of a medication intravenous push over 2 minutes. The medication is available as 5 mg/ml. How many ml of the medication will the nurse administer over 1 minute?
5 ml/hr
A client is prescribed to receive a nitroglycerine infusion at 15 mcg/min. The pharmacy provides a solution of 100 mg of nitroglycerin in 500 ml of Dextrose 5% and water. What should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver to the client in mL/hr?
24 ml/day
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?
6 ml
A client is prescribed to receive amoxicillin clavulanate potassium (Augmentin) 150 mg oral suspension by mouth every 12 hours. The pharmacy provides the medication in 125 mg/5 mL vials. How many ml will the nurse provide the client for each dose?
4 units/hr
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?
5180 units
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?
135 ml/hr
A client is prescribed to receive an intravenous infusion of 46 ml/kg/24 hours. The client weighs 155 lb. How many milliliters per hour will the nurse provide this infusion? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number).
38 ml/hr
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?
1 ml
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.)
0.2 ml
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.)
20 ml/hr
A client is prescribed to receive procainamide hydrochloride (Pronestyl) 60 mg/hr. The pharmacy provides a solution of 1.5 grams of medication in 500 ml of Dextrose 5% and water. How many ml/hour will the nurse provide to the client?
120 ml
A client is prescribed to receive ¼ strength tube feeding at 80 ml/hr. The nurse is preparing enough solution for 6 hours. How many ml of full strength solution will the nurse use to prepare the mixture for the client?
8 ml/hr
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?
60 ml
A client is receiving 3 teaspoons of guaifenesin (Robitussin) every 6 hours. The nurse calculates that the client has received how many ml of the medication over the last 24 hours?
1220
A client is receiving D5W 700 ml at 75 ml/hour. The nurse hangs the bag of IV fluids at 0300. At what time, based on the 24-hour clock, should the infusion be completed?
1740
A client is receiving D5W 750 ml at 45 ml/hour. The nurse hangs the bag of IV fluids at 0100. At what time, based on the 24-hour clock, should the infusion be completed?
1718
A client is receiving D5W 800 ml at 65 ml/hour. The nurse hangs the bag of IV fluids at 0500. At what time, based on the 24-hour clock, should the infusion be completed?
30 ml/hr
A client is receiving Heparin Sodium 15,000 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?
18 ml/hr
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?
1.5 tablets
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?
25 mg/min
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.)
41.6 mg/min
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
1.1 mg/min
A client is receiving an IV solution of sodium chloride 0.9% (Normal Saline) 250 mL with amiodarone (Cordarone) 1 gram at 17 mL/hr. How many mg/minute of amiodarone is infusing? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth).
0.2 mg/min
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).
97 mg
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 48.5 kg. What is the maximum safe dose the nurse should administer? Round to the nearest whole number
106 mg/dose
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
2.5 mg
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?
50 ml/hr
A client returning from surgery has a prescription for an IV of 0.9% 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.)
100 gtt/min
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?
75 gtt/min
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?
100 ml/hr
A client schedule for surgery is to receive an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride with prochlorperazine edisylate (Compazine) 10 mg/50 mL over 30 minutes. The nurse should prepare to deliver how many ml/hour?
26 ml/hr
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 mcg/minute. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
133 ml/hr
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.
22.8 ml/hr
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 deliver how many ml/hour? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
30 ml/hr
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.
32 ml/hr
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.
225 ml
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.)
48 ml/hr
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.
1.2 ml
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? Round to nearest tenth
1.5 ml
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
180 ml
A client who has a gastrostomy feeding tube is receiving ¾ strength 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)
720 ml
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?
0.5 tablet
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?
2 tablets
A client who has a sinus infection is receiving a prescription for amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium (Augmentin) 500 mg PO q 8 hours. The available form is 250 mg amoxicillin/125mg clavulanate tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer for each dose?
1500 mg/hr
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.)
110 ml/hr
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?
115 ml/hr
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 7.5 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?
100 mcg/kg/min
A client who weighs 176 pounds is receiving an IV infusion of esmolol hydrochloride (Brevibloc) at 48 ml/hr. The IV solution is labeled with the concentration of Breviblock 10 mg/ml. How many mcg/kg/minute is the client receiving? (Enter numeric value only).
83.3 mcg/kg/min
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? (
10 ml/dose
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.)
1.9 mcg/kg/min
A client who weighs 70 kg is receiving a dopamine solution of 800 mg/500 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).
4.3 mcg/kg/min
A client who weighs 75 kg is receiving an infusion of dopamine 400 mg in 250 ml D5W at 12 ml/hour. How many mcg/kg/minute is the client receiving? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
1.5 mcg/kg/min
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).
100 ml of water
A client with a gastrostomy tube (GT) receives a prescription for a 250 ml bolus feeding of Glucerna 60% enteral formula. The nurse should dilute the full strength formula with how many ml of water?
36 ml/hr
A client with acute decompensated heart failure (HF) is to receive an IV infusion of 0.9% normal saline with inamrinone (Inocor) 0.1 grams/100 ml at a rate of 8 mcg/kg/minute. The client's current weight is 165 lbs. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
11.3 mL/hr
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).
15 ml/hr
A client with cardiogenic shock weighs 220 lb and is receiving dopamine at the rate of 4 mcg/kg/min. The solution available is dopamine 800 mg in 500 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).
3 tablets
A client with coronary artery disease receives a prescription for clopidogrel (Plavix) 225 mg PO. The medication is available in 75 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
250 ml/hr
A client with dehydration receives a prescription for an IV of lactated Ringer's 2,000 ml to be administered over 8 hours. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour?
250 ml/hr
A client with hypernatremia is to receive an IV infusion of 1,500 ml 5% dextrose in water to be infused over 6 hours. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
3.5 tablets
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?
3 tablets
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?
3.5mcg/kg/min
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).
2.6 mcg/kg/min
A client with hypertension who weighs 95.7 kg is receiving an infusion of nitroprusside (Nipride) 50 mg in D5W 500 mL at 150mL/hour. How many mcg/kg/minute is the client receiving? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth).
1 tablet
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?
1 capsule
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?
2 capsules
A client with multiple sclerosis is prescribed Dantrolene (Dantrium) 0.5 grams PO bid for spasticity. Dantrolene is available in 250 mg capsules. How many capsules should the nurse administer?
2.3 ml
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
3 ml
A client with mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is receiving an infusion of 5% dextrose in water with amikacin (Amikin) 0.75 grams/500 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
2 tsp
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?
3 tsp
A client with peridcardial effusion has phrenic nerve compression resulting in recurrent hiccups. The healthcare provider prescribes Metoclopramide (Reglan) liquid 15 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?
8 ml/hr
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
12 ml/hr
A client with septic shock receives a prescription for dextrose 5% in water with dopamine (Intropin) 0.7 grams/250mL at a rate of 8 mcg/kg/minute. The client weighs 157 lbs. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour. Round to the nearest whole number
2 tablets
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?
2 tablets
A client with type 2 diabetes is receiving metformin (Glucophage) ½ gram PO twice a day. The medication is available in 250 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
1 tablet left to be given
A client's daily PO prescription for ariprazole (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. How many additional tablets should the nurse administer so the client receives the total newly prescribed dose for the day.
2 tablets
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.
45 ml/hr
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
3 ml/hr
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 deliver how many ml/hour? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
200 ml
A loading dose of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) 10 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).
160 ml of diluent should be added
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).
0.5 ml
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?
2 ml
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?
125 mg
A newborn is prescribed piperacillin sodium 125 mg/kg/day divided doses every 6 hours intravenously. The newborn weighs 8 lb 13 ounces. How many milligrams per dose will the nurse provide the newborn?
15 ml/hr
A postpartum client who is hemorrhaging after delivery is prescribed 8 units of oxytocin (Pitocin) to be delivered at 2 mU/minute. The pharmacy prepares a solution of 8 units of Pitocin in 1 liter of 0.9% Normal Saline. What should the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver to the client in ml/hour?
90 ml/hr
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?
131.25 mg/dose
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?
11.25 ml/dose
A school-age child who weighs 99 lb is to receive ampicillin (Ampicin) elixir 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 6 hours. The pharmacy provides the medication as 250 mg/5 ml. How many ml will the nurse provide for each dose? (Round to 2 decimals if necessary).
0.7 ml
A school-age client is prescribed penicillin G procaine 210,000 units intramuscular injection once per day. The nurse has a vial of 300,000 units/ml and will administer how many ml to the client? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth).
0.375 mg
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 client receive in each dose? (Round to 3 decimals if necessary.)
7.5 ml
A school-age client who weighs 55 lb is prescribed clarithromycin (Biaxin) oral suspension 7.5 mg/kg by mouth every 12 hours. The medication is available as 250 mg/5ml. How many ml of medication will the nurse provide the client in one day? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.)
125 mEq
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.)
6 ml/hr
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
3 ml/hr
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
12 mg/hr
An IV of Cardizem 125 mg/125 mL D5W is infusing at 12 mL/hr. Determine the mg/hr.
100 mg/hr
An IV of Linezolid 200 mg in 100 mL D5W is infusing at 50 mL/hr. Determine the mg/hr.
3 capsules
Docusate sodium (Colace) 0.3 grams is prescribed for a client who has frequent constipation. Each capsule contain 100 mg. How many capsules should the nurse administer?
120 gtt//min
Infuse 80 mL IVPB in 40 minutes using an administration set that delivers microdrop. Determine the gtt/min.
133 gtt/min
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.
250 mEq/hr
Order: 12 mEq of potassium chloride in 1000 ml of D5 ½ NS to be administered at a rate of 3 mEq/hr. How many ml/hr should IV solution infuse at?
24 ml/hr
Order: 8 units of Humulin regular insulin per hour. 50 units of insulin is placed in 150 ml of NS. How many ml/hr should the IV infuse at?
200 ml/hr
Order: Clindamycin 750 mg in 300 ml of D5W over 1 ½ hours How many ml will the nurse program the infusion pump to deliver per hour?
3 ml
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?
5.6 ml
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?
9 ml/hr
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?
1,344 ml
Ringer Lactate is infusing at 28 gtt/minute. The drop factor is 10 gtt/ml. How much fluid volume will the client receive in 8 hours?
1400 units/hr
The Pharmacy delivers an intravenous solution of 50,000 units of heparin mixed in 1L of normal saline. The infusion is to be administered at 28 ml/hr. How many units of heparin per hour will the client receive?
30 ml/hr
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.
3 ml
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?
4.8 ml
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).
140 mg/dose
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?
140 mg/dose
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?
55 ml/hr
The healthcare provider prescribes a continuous feeding of half strength Osmolite® 220 ml to be infused every 4 hours for a client with a gastrostomy tube (GT). The nurse should program the enteral pump to deliver how many ml/hour?
150 ml/hr
The healthcare provider prescribes a continuous infusion for a client experiencing ventricular tachycardia of dextrose 5% in water with 2 grams of lidocaine (Xylocaine) in 1000 ml at a rate of 5 mg per minute. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
13 gtt/min
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.
14 gtt/min
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? Round to the nearest whole number.
60 ml/hr
The healthcare provider prescribes a continuous infusion of dextrose 5% in water with isoproterenol (Isuprel) 2 mg in 500 ml at a rate of 4 mcg/minute for a client with cardiac arrhythmia. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest hundredth.)
63 ml/hr
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
125 ml/hr
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 prepare the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr? Round to nearest whole number
18 ml
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 should the nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth).
72 ml
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?
83 ml/hr
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
167 ml/hr
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? Round to the nearest whole number
333 ml/hr
The healthcare provider prescribes an IV solution of 5% dextrose in water with magnesium sulfate 1gram/250mL to be infused over 45 minutes for a client with preeclampsia. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to nearest whole number
1000 ml/hr
The healthcare provider prescribes an IV solution of 5% dextrose in water with magnesium sulfate 4gram/250mL to be infused over 15 minutes for a client with preeclampsia. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hour? Round to nearest whole number
900 ml/hr
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
100 ml/hr
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
39 ml/hr
The healthcare provider prescribes an infusion of dextrose 5% in water with sodium nitoprusside (Nitropress) 100 mg/250 ml at a rate of 4 mcg/kg/minute for a client in hypertensive crisis. The client's current weight is 142 lbs. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
A
The healthcare provider prescribes diltiazem (Cardizem) 0.15g PO four times daily for an infant who weighs 22 pounds. The recommended maximum dose is 60 mg/kg/day. What action should the nurse take? A. Give the prescribed dosages. B. Notify the healthcare provider C. Ask the pharmacist to clarify the calculations. D. Assess the child's heart rate before administration.
3 ml/hr
The healthcare provider prescribes oxytocin (Pitocin) 0.5 milliunits/minute for a client in labor. One liter of Ringers Lactate with 10 units of oxytocin (Pitocin) is infusing. The nurse should program the infusion pump at how many ml/hour?
9 ml/hr
The healthcare provider prescribes oxytocin (Pitocin) 1.5 milliunits/minute for a client in labor. One liter of Ringers Lactate with 10 units of oxytocin (Pitocin) is infusing. The nurse should program the infusion pump at how many ml/hour?
150 ml/hr
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?
125 ml
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?
150 ml/hr
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?
720 ml
The nurse is completing the intake record for a client. Over the last 8 hours the client has ingested 8 ounces of water, 5 ounces of soda, 6 ounces of coffee, 2 ounces of soup, and 3 ounces of juice. What is the total amount of fluid in ml that this client has ingested?
160 ml
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.)
95 ml
The nurse is preparing the change of shift report for a client who has a 265 ml secondary infusion that started 2 hours ago at a rate of 85 ml/hr via an infusion pump. The nurse should report that how many mL remain to be infused by the oncoming nurse? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth).
50 ml
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 value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth).
273 ml/hr
The nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin (Vancocin) 750 mg in 250 ml of D5W, and plans to administer the dosage over 55 minutes. The secondary infusion pump should be programmed to administer how many ml/hour? (If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.)
10 mU/min
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?
20 mU/min
The nurse notes that a client is receiving an oxytocin (Pitocin) infusion via a pump that is programmed to deliver 40 ml/hr. The available solution is Ringers Lactated 1000 ml with Pitocin 30 units. How many milliunits/minute is the client receiving?
40 mg/hr
The order for a patient is Aminophylline 0.4 mg/kg/hr and the patient's weight is 220 lb. Determine the mg/hr.
1.4 ml
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.)
350 mg/dose
The recommended dosage of IV vancomycin is 40 mg/kg/day divided q6h. The child weighs 35 kg. Determine the amount for one dose.
