Injectable Medication

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.25 mg IV bolus. Available is digoxin injection 0.25 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

0.25 mg x 0.25 mg/ml = 1 ml ANS: 1 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 0.25 mg IV bolus stat. Available is levothyroxine injection 100 mcg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

0.25 mg x 100 mcg/ml = 2.5 ml ANS: 2.5 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer penicillin G benzathine 1,200,000 units IM. Available is penicillin G benzathine injection 600,000 units/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

1,200,000 units x 600,000 units/ml = 2 ml ANS: 2 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 75 mg subcutaneous every 4 hr PRN pain. Available is meperidine injection 100 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

75 mg x 100 mg/ml = 0.75 ml ANS: 0.75 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer cefotaxime 1 g IV bolus every 12 hr. Available is cefotaxime injection 1 g/50 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

1 g x 1 g/50 ml = 50 ml ANS: 50 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 100 mg IV bolus every 8 hr. Available is phenytoin injection 50 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

100 mg x 50 mg/ml = 2 ml ANS: 2 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin 0.125 mg IV bolus stat. Available is digoxin injection 0.25 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

0.125 mg x 0.25 mg/ml = 0.5 ml ANS: 0.5 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 100 mg IM stat. Available is meperidine injection 75 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

100 mg x 75 mg/ml = 1.3 ml ANS: 1.3 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer calcitonin 100 units subcutaneous to a client. Available is calcitonin 200 units/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

100 units x 200 units/ml = 0.5 ml ANS: 0.5 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone acetate 120 mg IM daily. Available is methylprednisolone acetate injection 80 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

120 mg x 80 mg/ml = 1.5 ml ANS: 1.5 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units subcutaneous every 12 hr. Available is heparin injection 20,000 units/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

15,000 units x 20,000 units/ml = 0.75 ml ANS: 0.75 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam 2 mg IV bolus 20 min prior to surgery. Available is lorazepam injection 4 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

2 mg x 4 mg/ml = 0.5 ml ANS: 0.5 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer vasopressin 5 units IM to a client. Available is vasopressin 20 units/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

20 units/ml x 5 units = 0.25 ml ANS: 0.25 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 25 mg IV bolus stat. Available is diphenhydramine injection 50 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

25 mg x 50 mg/ml = 0.5 ml ANS: 0.5 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 3 mg IV bolus every 3 hr PRN anxiety. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

3 mg x 5 mg/ml = 0.6 ml ANS: 0.6 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer haloperidol 3 mg IM for agitation. Available is haloperidol 5 mg/ml for injection. How many ml should the nurse administer?

3 mg x 5 mg/ml = 0.6 ml ANS: 3 ml

a nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 30 mg IV bolus stat. Available is furosemide injection 10 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

30 mg x 10 mg/ml = 3 ml ANS: 3 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin 30 mg subcutaneous to a client. Available is enoxaparin 60 mg/0.6 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

30 mg x 60 mg/0.6 ml = 0.3 ml ANS: 0.3 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 4 mg IV bolus every 3 hr PRN pain. Available is morphine injection 10 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

4 mg x 10 mg/ml = 0.4 ml ANS: 0.4 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone acetate 40 mg IM daily. Available is methylprednisolone acetate injection 20 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

40 mg x 20 mg/ml = 2 ml ANS: 2 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer chlorpromazine 40 mg IM to a client. Available is chlorpromazine 25 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

40 mg x 25 mg/ml = 1.6 ml ANS: 1.6 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer purified protein derivative 5 tuberculin units (TU) intradermal to a client. Available is 5 TU/ 0.1 ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

5 TU x 5 TU/ 0.1 ml = 0.1 ml ANS: 0.1 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer morphine 5 mg subcutaneous to a client. Available is morphine 10 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer?

5 mg x 10 mg/ml = 0.5 ml ANS: 0.5 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 7 mg IV bolus every 4 hr PRN muscle spasm. Available is diazepam injection 5 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

5 mg/ml x 7 mg = 1.4 ml ANS: 1.4 ml

A nurse is preparing to administer methylprednisolone acetate 60 mg IM every week. Available is methylprednisolone acetate injection 40 mg/ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose?

60 mg x 40 mg/ml = 1.5 ml ANS: 1.5 ml