Case study & final 2
A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam (Valium) 8 mg IV bolus to a client. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
1.6
A nurse is preparing to administer bupropion hydrochloride (Zyban) 300 mg PO daily divided in equal doses every 12 hr. Available is bupropion hydrochloride 150 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
1
A nurse is preparing to administer epinephrine (Adrenalin) 0.5 mg subcutaneous stat. Available is epinephrine injection 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
0.25
A client has prescription for naloxone (Narcan) 0.4 mg IV bolus stat. Available is naloxone injection 1 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
0.4
A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg IV bolus stat. Available is diphenhydramine injection 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
0.5
A nurse is preparing to administer cefuroxime sodium (Zinacef) 500 mg PO every 12 hr. Available is cefuroxime sodium suspension 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
10
A nurse is a long-term facility is preparing to administer rivastigmine (Exelon) 3 mg PO to a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Available is rivastigmine oral solution 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
1.5
A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) 160 mg PO every 4 hr PRN for pain. Available is acetaminophen liquid 80 mg/0.8 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
1.6
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chlordie (0.9% NaCl) 1 L IV to infuse over 8hr. The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
125
A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin sodium and sulbactam sodium (Unasyn) 300 mg by intermittent IV bolus. Available is ampicillin with sulbactam injection 300 mg in dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 250 mL to infuse over 2 hr. The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
125
A nurse is a long-term care facility is preparing to administer triazolam (Halcion) 0.5 mg PO. Available is triazolam 0.25 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
2
A nurse is preparing to administer famotidine (Pepcid) 40 mg PO at bedtime. Available is famotidine 20 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
2
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin (Dilantain) 0.1 g IV bolus stat. Available is phenytoin injection 50 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
2
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg IV bolus. Available is digoxin injection 0.1 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
2.5
A nurse is preparing to administer prednisone (Deltasone) 50 mg PO to a client. Available is prednisone 20 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer?
2.5
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride (0.9% NaCl) 100 mL IV to infuse over 30 min. The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
200
A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's (LR) 1,000 mL IV to infuse at 75 mL/hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 20 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min?
25
A nurse is preparing to administer deamethasone (Baycadron) 3 mg PO every 12 hr. Available is dexamethasone oral solution 0.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
30
A nurse is preparing to administer regular insulin (Humulin R) by continuous IV infusion to infuse at 3 units/hr. Available is regular insulin 100 units 0.9% sodium chloride (0.9% NaCl) 1,000 mL. The nurse should set the IV infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hr?
30
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin (Dilantin) 300 mg/day PO divided in equal doses every 8 hr. Available is phenytoin suspension 125 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
4
A nurse is preparing to administer cefotaxime (Claforan) 1 g IV bolus every 8hr. Available is cefotaxime injection 180 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
5.6
A nurse is preparing to administer ampicillin sodium and sulbactam sodium (Unasyn) 200 mg intermittent IV bolus. Available is ampicillin with sulbactam in dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 200 mL to infuse in 1 hr. The drop factor of manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusino to deliver how many gtt/min?
50
A nurse is preparing to administer dexamethasone (Decadron) 0.1 mg/kg/dose PO every 6 hr to an infant who weighs 14 lb. Available is dexamethasone oral solution 0.5 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
6.4
A nurse is preparing to administer codeine 0.5 mg/kg/dose PO every 6 hr to a school-age child who weighs 88 lb. Available is codeine oral solution 15 mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
6.7
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide (Lasix) 80 mg IV bolus. Available is furosemide injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
8