Dosage Calculations

The physician prescribes Medication V 0.2 mg to be given intramuscularly, immediately. The medication label states Medication V 400 mcg/ mL. How many mL should the nurse prepare to administer the correct dose? __________ mL

0.5 mL

The nurse receives an order for Medication N 0.035 g intramuscularly every 4 hours. The medication label states Medication N 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse prepare to administer the correct dose? __________ mL

0.7 mL

Order: Medication K 15 mg, intravenouslySupply: Medication K 10 mg / 0.5 mLGive: __________ mL

0.75 mL

The physician prescribes Medication M 0.75 mg Intramuscularly immediately. The medication label states Medication M 1000 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse prepare to administer the correct dose? __________ mL

0.75 mL

The nurse receives an order for Medication P 40 mg intravenously every 8 hours. The medication label states Medication P 80 mg per 2 mL. How many mL should the nurse prepare to administer the correct dose?

1 mL

Order: Medication J 0.6 mg, intramuscularly Supply: Medication J 0.4 mg/mLGive: __________ mL

1.5 mL

The nurse receives an order for Medication S 4 mg intravenously. The medication label states Medication S 2.5 mg/ml. How many mL should the nurse prepare to administer the correct dose?

1.6 mL

A primary health care provider's prescription reads Medication C 0.125 mcg orally daily. The medication label reads Medication C 0.25 mcg/1 tablet. The nurse prepares how many tablets to administer this dose.

1/2 tab

Order: Medication A 600 mg, orally, 2 times a day:Supply: Medication A 200 mg tabletGive: __________ tablet(s)

3 tabs

Part A Order: Medication C 12.5 mg, orally, 3 times a day Supply: Medication C 25 mg tablet Give: ______ tablet(s) Part B How many total tablets will the patient consume in a day? ____ tablet(s)

A: 0.5, B: 1.5