Injectable Meds
A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin L-a) 1,200,000 units IM every week for 3 weeks. Available is penicillin G benzathine injection 2,400,000 units/4mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
2
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin (Dilantin) 100 mg IV bolus every 8 hr. Available is phenytoin injection 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
2
A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg IV bolus stat. Available is levothyroxine injection 500 mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
0.5
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam (Ativan) 2 mg IV bolus 20 min prior to surgery. Available is lorazepam injection 4 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
0.5
A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam (Valium) 3 mg IV bolus every 3 hr PRN for anxiety. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
0.6
A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) 15 mg IM every other week. Available is methylprednisolone acetate injection 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
0.8
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperiodol (Haldol) 3mg IM to a client for agitation. Available is haloperidol 5 mg/mL for injection. How many mL should the nurse administer?
0.6
A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol) 30 mg IM every week. Available is methylprednisolone acetate injection 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
0.8
A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone sodium succinate (Solu-Medrol) 120 mg IV bolus every 6 hr. Available is methylprednisolone sodium succinate injection 80 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
1.5
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 10 mg IV bolus stat. Available is diphenhydramine injection 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
0.2
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 2.5 mg IV bolus every 2 PRN for pain. Available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
0.25
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (lanoxin) 0.125 mg IV bolus stat. Available is digoxin injection 0.25 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
0.5
A nurse is preparing to administer ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 400 mg IM every 12 hr. Available is ceftriaxone injection 350 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
1.1
A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine (Demerol) 100 mg IM stat. Available is meperidine injection 75 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
1.3
A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine (Demerol) 125mg subcutaneous every 4hr PRN for pain. Available is meperidine injection 100 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
1.3
A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam (Valium) 7mg IV bolus every 4 hr PRN for muscle spasm. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
1.4
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.2 mg IV bolus daily. Available is digoxin injection 0.1 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
2
A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin L-A) 900,000 units IM every week for 3 weeks. Available is penicillin G benzathine injection 1,200,000 units/1mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
0.8
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) 30 mg IV bolus stat. Available is furosemide injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
3
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV bolus stat. Available is furosemide injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
4