Dosage Calculation RN Fundamentals Online Practice Assessment 3.0
A nurse is preparing to administer 750,000 units of procaine penicillin G IM. Available is procaine penicillin G injection 600,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round answer to nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 1.3 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 750,000 units Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 600,000 units Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/ Quantity= Desired /X 600,000 units/1 mL = 750,000 units/X mL X mL = 1.25 mL Step 7: Round if necessary. 1.25 mL = 1.3 mL Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 600,000 units/mL and the prescription reads 750,000 units, it makes sense to administer 1.3 mL. The nurse should administer procaine penicillin G 1.3 mL IM.
A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 0.05 mg/kg IM 2 hours prior to surgery to a patient who weighs 138 lb. Available is lorazepam injection 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round answer to nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 1.6 mL Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? kg Step 2: Set up an equation and solve for X. 2.2 lb/ 1 kg = Client's weight in lb/X kg 2.2 lb/1 kg = 138 lb/X kg X kg = 62.727272 kg Step 3: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mg Step 4: Set up an equation and solve for X. X = Dose per kg × Client's weight in kg X mg = 0.05 mg/kg × 62.727272 kg X mg = 3.136363 mg Step 5: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 6: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 3.136363 mg Step 7: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 2 mg Step 8: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 9: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL Step 10: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 2 mg/ 1 mL = 3.136363 mg/X mL X mL = 1.568181 mL Step 11: Round if necessary. 1.568181 mL = 1.6 mL Step 12: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 2 mg/mL and the prescription reads lorazepam 0.05 mg/kg, it makes sense to administer 1.6 mL. The nurse should administer lorazepam injection 1.6 mL IM.
A nurse is preparing to administer codeine 20 mg PO every 6 hr PRN pain. Available is codeine oral solution 10 mg/ 5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 10 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 20 mg Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 10 mg Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 5 mL Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 10 mg/ 5 mL = 20 mg/ X mL X mL = 10 mL Step 7: Round if necessary. Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 10 mg/5 mL and the prescription reads 20 mg, it makes sense to administer 10 mL. The nurse should administer codeine oral solution 10 mL PO every 6 hr PRN pain.
A nurse is preparing to administer cefaclor 500 mg PO every 12 hours. Available is cefaclor oral suspension 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round answer to nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 10 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 500 mg Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 250 mg Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 5 mL Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 250 mg /5 mL = 500 mg / X mL X mL = 10 mL Step 7: Round if necessary. Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 250 mg/5 mL and the prescription reads 500 mg, it makes sense to administer 10 mL. The nurse should administer cefaclor oral suspension 10 mL PO every 12 hr.
A nurse is preparing to administer phenobarbital 6mg/kg/day PO divided in equal doses every 12 hours to a patient who weighs 44 lb. Available is phenobarbital elixir 20 mg/5 mL. The nurse should administer how many mL per dose? (Round to nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 15 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? kg Step 2: Set up an equation and solve for X. 2.2 lb/ 1 kg = Client's weight in lb/X kg 2.2 lb/ 1 kg = 44 lb/ X kg X kg = 20 kg Step 3: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mg Step 4: Set up an equation and solve for X. X = Dose per kg × Client's weight in kg X mg = 6 mg/kg × 20 kg X mg = 120 mg The dose is divided equally every 12 hours; therefore, divide X by 2. 120 mg = 60 mg2 Step 5: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 6: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 60 mg Step 7: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 20 mg Step 8: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 9: What is the quantity of the dose available? 5 mL Step 10: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 20 mg/ 5 mL = 60 mg/ X mL X mL = 15 mL Step 11: Round if necessary. Step 12: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 20 mg/5 mL and the prescription reads 6 mg/kg/day, it makes sense to administer 15 mL. The nurse should administer phenobarbital elixir 15 mL PO every 12 hr.
A nurse is preparing to administer tobramycin 4 mg/kg/day IM divided in three equal doses to a patient who weighs 60 kg. Available is tobramycin 40 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 2 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mg Step 2: Set up an equation and solve for X. X = Dose per kg × Client's weight in kg X mg = 4 mg/kg × 60 kg X mg = 240 mg The dose is divided into three equal doses; therefore, divide X by 3. 240 mg = 80 mg3 Step 3: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 4: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 80 mg Step 5: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 40 mg Step 6: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 7: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL Step 8: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 40 mg/1 mL = 80 mg/X mL X mL = 2 mL Step 9: Round if necessary. Step 10: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 40 mg/mL and the prescription reads 4 mg/kg/day divided in three equal doses, it makes sense to administer 2 mL. The nurse should administer tobramycin 2 mL IM per dose.
A nurse is preparing to administer famotidine 40 mg PO at bedtime. Available is famotidine 20 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round answer to nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 2 tablets Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? tablet(s) Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 40 mg Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 20 mg Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 tablet Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 20 mg/ 1 tablet = 40 mg/X tablet(s) X tablet(s) = 2 tablets Step 7: Round if necessary. Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 20 mg/tablet and the prescription reads 40 mg, it makes sense to administer 2 tablets. The nurse should administer famotidine 2 tablets PO at bedtime.
A nurse is preparing to administer 2 Tbsp of ibuprofen to a client. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 30 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 2 Tbsp Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 1 mL Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? Yes (Tbsp does not equal mL) 1 Tbsp / 15 mL = 2 Tbsp / X mL X mL = 30 mL Step 5: Round if necessary. Step 6: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If the prescription reads 2 Tbsp and 1 Tbsp equals 15 mL, it makes sense to administer 30 mL. The nurse should administer ibuprofen 30 mL.
A nurse is preparing to administer codeine 20 mL oral solution to a patient. How many tsp should the nurse administer? (Round answer to nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 4 tsp Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? tsp Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 20 mL Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 1 tsp Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? Yes (mL does not equal tsp) 5 mL / 1 tsp = 20 mL / X tsp X tsp = 4 tsp Step 5: Round if necessary. Step 6: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If the prescription reads 20 mL and 5 mL equals 1 tsp, it makes sense to administer 4 tsp. The nurse should administer codeine oral solution 4 tsp PO.
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 200 mg PO. Available is phenytoin oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round to nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 200 mg Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 125 mg Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 5 mL Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 125 mg/ 5 mL = 200 mg /X mL X mL = 8 mL Step 7: Round if necessary. Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 125 mg/5 mL and the prescription reads 200 mg, it makes sense to administer 8 mL. The nurse should administer phenytoin 8 mL PO.
1 tbsp=__ tsp
3 tsp
1 oz =__mL
30 mL
What is the rule for ice?
always half the volume
Capsules have to be rounded to the nearest __ __.
whole number
1 L= ____ mL
1000 mL
1 mg= _____ mcg
1000 mcg
1 g = ___ mg
1000 mg
Total intake:75% 4 oz. Boost, 50% 8 oz. juice, 350 mL ice chips, 1.4 L fluid bolus, 25% 6 oz. coffee. Calculate in mL.
2,280 mL
Total intake:50% 18 oz. Ensure, 100% 20 oz. juice, 500 mL ice chips, 1.5 L bolus, 15% 4 oz. juice. Calculate in mL.
2,638 mL
1 kg=___lb
2.2 lb
Total intake:75% 8 oz. broth, 25% 16 oz. Pepsi, 90% 9 oz. Ensure, 100% 6 oz. coffee, 6 mL ice chips, 3.5 L fluid bolus. Calculate in mL. 4,323 mL
4,323 mL
1 tsp = ___ mL
5 mL
Doctor's order says: 0.8 L of normal saline to infuse over 45 mins. What is hourly rate in mL/hr? (nearest whole number)
920 mL/hr
A nurse is preparing a label for amoxicillin oral suspension that was just reconstituted. The nurse should document on the label that the medication should be discarded how many days following reconstitution? (Picture of Amoxicillin label: Front: Brand name, Amoxicillin for oral suspension, 400 mg/5mL, 75 mL (when reconstituted), when reconstituted: each 5 mL contains: Amoxicillin as the trihydrate 400mg) back: Usual dosage: administer every 12 hours. net contents: Equivalent of 6 grams of amoxicillin). Directions for mixing: tap bottle until all powder flows freely; Add aproximately 1/3 total amount of water for reconstitution (total=51 mL); shake vigorously to wet powder; each 5 mL contains: Amoxicillin 400mg. Keep tightly closed. Shake well before using. Rerigeration is preferable but not required. Discard suspension after 14 days.)
Answer: 14 days Explanation: According to the medication label, the amoxicillin oral suspension should be discarded 14 days following reconstitution to reduce the risk of injury to the client.
A nurse is preparing to administer benzathine penicillin G 1,200,000 units IM. Available is benzathine penicillin G injection 600,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round answer to nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 2 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 1,200,000 units Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 600,000 units Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 600,000 units / 1 mL = 1,200,000 units / X mL X mL = 2 mL Step 7: Round if necessary. Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 600,000 units/mL and the prescription reads 1,200,000 units, it makes sense to administer 2 mL. The nurse should administer benzathine penicillin G 2 mL IM.
A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 20 mg IM. Available is furosemide injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round answer to nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 2 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 20 mg Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 10 mg Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 10 mg/ 1 mL = 20 mg / X mL X mL = 2 mL Step 7: Round if necessary. Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 10 mg/mL and the prescription reads 20 mg, it makes sense to administer 2 mL. The nurse should administer furosemide 2 mL IM.
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g IM. The nurse reconstitutes a 1 g vial of cefazolin with sterile water to yield a final concentration of 330 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round answer to nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 3 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 1 g Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 330 mg Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? Yes (g does not equal mg) 1 g / 1,000 mg = 1 g / X mg X mg = 1,000 mg Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 330 mg/1 mL = 1,000 mg/ X mL X mL = 3.030303 mL Step 7: Round if necessary. 3.030303 mL = 3 mL Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 330 mg/mL and the prescription reads 1 g, it makes sense to administer 3 mL. The nurse should administer cefazolin 3 mL IM.
A nurse is reviewing a patient's prescriptions. The nurse should contact the provider to clarify which of the following prescriptions? A. Lovastatin 20 mg PO once daily B. Diltiazem 30 mg PO 3 times/daily; hold for apical pulse rate less than 50/min C. Hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg twice daily with meals D. Enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneous Q12H
C. Hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg twice daily with meals Explanation: The nurse should contact the provider for clarification of this prescription because it is missing a route of administration.
A nurse is preparing to teach a caregiver about phenytoin oral suspension. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Brand Name: Phenytoin; Oral Suspension USP; 100 mg/4 mL; SHAKE WELL BEFORE USING; Store below 30 C (86 F); Protect from light; Delivers 4 mL) A. Keep med in well-lit area B. The total amount in a unit dose container is 100 mL C. Store the med in a cool area D. Roll the unit dose container gently before administering
C. Store the med in a cool area Explanation: The nurse should instruct the caregiver that the medication is sensitive to temperatures and should be stored at temperatures below 30° C (86° F).
Unless otherwise instructed, tablets have to be rounded to the nearest ___ tablet.
half
gtts/min has to be rounded to the nearest __ __.
whole number
1 kg=__g
1000 g
Doctor's order says: 300 mL of normal saline to infuse over 6 hrs. What is the hourly rate in mL/hr?
50 mL/hr
Unless otherwise instructed, round a number less than 1 to the nearest ___.
hundredth
Always remember to add __ to your answer.
labels
Unless otherwise instructed, round a number greater than 1 to the nearest ___.
tenth
mL/hr has to be rounded to the nearest __.
tenth
1 tbsp= ___ mL
15 mL
Doctor's order says: 250 mL of vancomyin to infuse over 45 mins. What is the hourly rate in mL/hr? (nearest whole number)
288 mL/hr
A nurse is reviewing new prescriptions for a patient who was just admitted. For which of the following prescriptions should the nurse obtain further clarification from the provider? A. Desvenlafaxine 50 mg PO qd B. Ketorolac nasal spray 1 spray in each nostril every 6 hours PRN moderate pain C. Oxycodone 10 mg PO every 4 hours PRN severe pain D. Regular insulin 35 units subcut 30 min ac
A. Desvenlafaxine 50 mg PO qd Explanation: The nurse should identify that certain abbreviations can be misinterpreted and can result in medication errors. The abbreviation "qd" (daily) can be misinterpreted as "qid" (four times daily), which could result in improper medication administration and potential medication toxicity. The nurse should clarify the prescription with the provider.
A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 4 mg IM. Available is morphine injection 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round answer to nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 0.4 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 4 mg Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 10 mg Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 10 mg / 1 mL =4 mg /X mL X mL = 0.4 mL Step 7: Round if necessary. Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 10 mg/mL and the prescription reads 4 mg, it makes sense to administer 0.4 mL. The nurse should administer morphine 0.4 mL IM.
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 100 mg PO every 8 hours. Available is phenytoin suspension 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round to nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 4 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 100 mg Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 125 mg Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 5 mL Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 125 mg/ 5 mL = 100 mg/X mL X mL = 4 mL Step 7: Round if necessary. Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 125 mg/5 mL and the prescription reads 100 mg, it makes sense to administer 4 mL. The nurse should administer phenytoin 4 mL PO every 8 hr.
When do you round numbers?
at the end of the problem
Doctor's order says: 2 L of D5W half normal saline to infuse over 48 hrs. What is the hourly rate in mL/hr? (nearest tenth)
41.7 mL/hr
A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol lactate 3 mg IM to a patient. Available is haloperidol injection 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round answer to nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 0.6 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 3 mg Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 5 mg Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 5 mg/ 1 mL = 3 mg / X mL X mL = 0.6 mL Step 7: Round if necessary. Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 5 mg/mL and the prescription reads 3 mg, it makes sense to administer 0.6 mL. The nurse should administer haloperidol lactate 0.6 mL IM.
A nurse is preparing to administer eszopiclone 2,000 mcg PO to a client. How many mg should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 2 mg Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mg Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 2,000 mcg Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 1 mg Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? Yes (mcg does not equal mg) 1,000 mcg/1 mg = 2,000 mcg/X mg X mg = 2 mg Step 5: Round if necessary. Step 6: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If the prescription reads 2,000 mcg and 1,000 mcg equals 1 mg, it makes sense to administer 2 mg. The nurse should administer eszopiclone 2 mg PO.
A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 75 mg IM stat. Available is meperidine injection 100 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round answer to nearest hundredth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 0.75 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 75 mg Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 100 mg Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 100 mg / 1mL =75 mg/ X mL X mL = 0.75 mL Step 7: Round if necessary. Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 100 mg/mL and the prescription reads 75 mg, it makes sense to administer 0.75 mL. The nurse should administer meperidine 0.75 mL IM.
A nurse is preparing to administer prednisone 50 mg PO to a patient. Available is prednisone 20 mg/tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round answer to nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: tablets Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? tablet(s) Step 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 50 mg Step 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 20 mg Step 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 tablet Step 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 20 mg/ 1 tablet = 50 mg / X tablet(s) X tablet(s) = 2.5 tablets Step 7: Round if necessary. Step 8: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 20 mg/tablet and the prescription reads 50 mg, it makes sense to administer 2.5 tablets. The nurse should administer prednisone 2.5 tablets PO.
A nurse is caring for a patient who weighs 128 lb. What is the patient's weight in kg? (Round to nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 58.2 kg Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? kg Step 2: Set up an equation and solve for X. 2.2 lb/ 1 kg = Client's weight in lb /X kg 2.2 lb/ 1 kg = 128 lb / X kg X kg = 58.181818 kg Step 3: Round if necessary. 58.181818 kg = 58.2 kg Step 4: Determine whether the weight conversion makes sense. If the client weighs 128 lb and 2.2 lb equals 1 kg, it makes sense that the client weighs 58.2 kg.
A nurse is preparing to administer midazolam 0.07 mg/kg IM to a patient who weighs 50 kg. Available is midazolam 5 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round answer to nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Answer: 0.7 mL Follow these steps for the Ratio and Proportion method of calculation: Step 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mg Step 2: Set up an equation and solve for X. X = Dose per kg × Client's weight in kg X mg = 0.07 mg/kg × 50 kg X mg = 3.5 mg Step 3: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL Step 4: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer = Desired 3.5 mg Step 5: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 5 mg Step 6: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No Step 7: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL Step 8: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 5 mg/1 mL = 3.5 mg/ X mL X mL = 0.7 mL Step 9: Round if necessary. Step 10: Determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 5 mg/mL and the prescription reads 0.07 mg/kg, it makes sense to administer 0.7 mL. The nurse should administer midazolam 0.7 mL IM.
