Introduction to Nursing Exam Review
Course Introduction
Introduction to Nursing provides students with a foundational understanding of the nursing profession, exploring its history, ethical principles, and core values. The course covers basic nursing concepts, the roles and responsibilities of nurses in various healthcare settings, and the importance of patient-centered care. Students are introduced to effective communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills essential to nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the development of professionalism, empathy, and collaboration as students prepare to engage in safe and compassionate care within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
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Calculate with Confidence 6th Edition by Morris
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Chapter 1: Roman Numerals
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Q1) Perform the indicated operation and record the result in lowercase Roman numerals. 10 + 2 = _____
Answer: xii
Q2) Write the following Arabic number as a lowercase Roman numeral. 11 1/2 = _____
Answer: xiss
Q3) Write the following Arabic number as a lowercase Roman numeral. 21 = _____
Answer: xxi
Q4) Write the following Arabic number as a lowercase Roman numeral. 18 = _____
Answer: xviii
Q5) Perform the indicated operation and record the result in lowercase Roman numerals.
29 - 1 = _____
Answer: xxviii
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Chapter 2: Fractions
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Q1) Perform the indicated operation with fractions.Reduce to lowest terms as indicated. 56 \(\div\) 9/20 = _____
Answer: 124 4/9
Q2) Perform the indicated operation and reduce to lowest terms. 4/5 * 5/16 = _____
Answer: 1/4
Q3) Perform the indicated operation with fractions.Reduce to lowest terms as indicated. 16 5/6 - 14 3/8 = ____
Answer: 2 11/24
Q4) Change the following improper fraction to a whole or mixed number. 1,500/100 = _____
Answer: 15
Q5) A client is supposed to drink a 10 ounce (oz)bottle of magnesium citrate before an X-ray study.The client was able to drink 4 oz.How much of the magnesium citrate remains? (Express answer as a fraction reduced to lowest terms. )______
Answer: 2/5 bottle
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Chapter 3: Decimals
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Q1) A client received 25.2 milligrams (mg)of medication in tablet form.Each tablet contained 4.2 mg of medication.How many tablets (tabs)were given to the client? ____
Answer: 6 tabs
Q2) Perform the indicated operation with decimals.
0.98 + 0.76 = _____
Answer: 1.74
Q3) Change the following decimal to a fraction.Reduce to lowest terms if indicated. 7.025 = _____
Answer: 7 1/40
Q4) Indicate the largest number in the following set.
0.75,0.749: _____
Answer: 0.75
Q5) A client is brought into the emergency department with a body temperature of 95.2° F.If the normal body temperature is 98.6° F,how far below normal was the client's temperature? _____
Answer: 3.4° F
Q6) Perform the indicated operation with decimals.
66.66 * 3.33 = _____
Answer: 221.9778
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Chapter 4: Ratio and Proportion
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Q1) If one glass of milk contains 300 milligrams (mg)of calcium,how many mg of calcium are in 3 1/2 glasses of milk? ______
Q2) Solve for x in the following.
500:3 = 350:x
x = _____
Q3) Solve for x in the following.
0.5/0.125 = x/4
x = _____
Q4) If 1 ounce (oz)is equal to 30 mL,how many mL are there in 4 3/4 oz? (State answer as a decimal number. )______
Q5) Solve for x in the following. 4/2.6 = 5/x
x = _____
Q6) Solve for x. 16 = x
40 55
x = _____
Q7) If 5oz of a solution contains 4 1/2 oz of water,how many oz of water are in 20 oz of solution? _______
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Chapter 5: Percentages
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Q1) Following exercise,a client's pulse rate increased from 80 to 95.What is the percent of increase in the client's pulse rate? (State answer to the nearest tenth. )
Q2) Convert 0.925 to a percent.
Q3) Change the following percentage to a ratio and its decimal equivalent. 45% = _____;_____
Q4) A client was able to drink 85% of a 1,000 milliliter (mL)bottle of an x-ray prep.How many mL did the client drink?
Q5) A client who weighed 210 pounds (lb)lost 30 lb.What was the percent of decrease in the client's weight? (State answer to the nearest whole percent. )
Q6) A client drank 3 ounces (oz)of a glass of apple juice.This was 75% of the full amount.What was the full amount of apple juice?
Q7) A client consumed 30% of a bowl of broth.The bowl held 360 mL.How many mL of the broth did the client consume?
Q8) Convert 84.75% to decimal form.
Q9) Change the following percentage to a ratio. 0.4% = _____
Q10) Convert 42.5% to decimal form.
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Chapter 6: Metric System
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Q1) Three and one-half kilograms
A)3.5 kg
B)3.05 kg
C)3kg
D)3.5 kg.
Q2) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
1 L = _____ mL
Q3) The metric system (select all that apply):
A)is also called the fractional system.
B)is used most often in medication administration.
C)has units of measure such as grain and drop.
D)is based on the decimal system.
E)is gradually replacing the apothecary and household systems.
Q4) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
7.45 mL = _____ L
Q5) Trailing zeros should be placed on quantities to avoid misinterpretation of a value.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Apothecary and Household Systems
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Q1) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 2 3/4 C = ______ mL
Q2) Use of the apothecary system has been identified as a source of error in medication administration.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 15 mL = _____ oz
Q4) Directions: Express the following value correctly.
5.5 Tsp
Q5) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 13 t = _______ mL
Q6) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 5 1/4 pt = ______ mL
Q7) Directions: Express the following value correctly. 2.75 OZ
Q8) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 30 mL = _____ oz
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Chapter 8: Converting Within and Between Systems
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Q1) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 4 1/4 qt = _____ mL
Q2) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 0.3 mg = _____ g
Q3) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 59 lb = _____ kg (Round answer to the nearest tenth)
Q4) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 1,200 mL = ______ oz
Q5) A client received 5.4 liters of IV fluid during a surgical procedure.How many mL of IV fluid did the client receive? _____ mL
Q6) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 0.005 g = _____ mg
Q7) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 4,176 g = _____ kg
Q8) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 56 in = ______ cm
Q9) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 28.3 kg = _____ lb
Q10) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 11 1/2 oz = ________ mL Page 10
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Chapter 9: Additional Conversions Useful in the Health Care Setting
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Q1) Directions: Convert as indicated. 16.2 in = _____ cm
Q2) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 1 inch = _____ cm
Q3) An IV started at 3:10 AM is to be completed in 12 hr 30 min.Determine the completion time (traditional time)._____
Q4) Directions: Convert the following weight as indicated.Round weight to the nearest tenth.
7.6 kg = _____ lb
Q5) Directions: Convert the following temperature as indicated. 102S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0 F = _____ S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0 C
Q6) Directions: Convert the following weight as indicated.Round weight to the nearest tenth.
39 3/4 lb = _____ kg
Q7) Directions: Convert the following temperature as indicated. 212S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0 F = _____ S1U1P1\(\circ\)S1S1P0 C
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Q8) Directions: Convert the following temperature as indicated. 82.8° F = ______ ° C
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Chapter 10: Medication Administration
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Q1) A nurse is administering a medication at the bedside.Which of the following actions should be the first priority?
A)Document the administration of the medication.
B)Establish the identity of the client.
C)Recheck the medication label.
D)Obtain orange juice for the client to take with the medication.
Q2) A nurse who administers a medication that is unsafe is liable for the error.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Directions: Complete the following sentence with the correct word or number. When a verbal order is received by an authorized individual,the individual must do the following: (Write in the correct sequence. )_______,_______,_______.
Q4) Directions: For the following scenario,identify which of the "six rights" of medication administration has been violated.
A nurse has an order for heparin 5,000 units subcut for a client in room 407 whose name is Henry Jones (initials HJ).The nurse enters room 408 and administers the medication to Horace Jackson (initials HJ): _______________.
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Chapter 11: Understanding and Interpreting Medication
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Q1) Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations.
Doxycycline 100 mg po bid pc
Q2) Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following. Every hour: _____
Q3) Directions: For the following medication order indicate what component of the order is missing.
Trental 400 mg po.
Q4) Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following. Twice a day: _____
Q5) Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations. Lasix 40.0 mg po qd
Q6) Complete the following sentence with the correct word or number.To ensure accuracy and prevent misinterpretation,place a _____ before the decimal point.
Q7) Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations. Ambien 5 mg po hs prn
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Chapter 12: Medication Administration Records and Medication
Distribution
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Q1) Directions: Refer to the portion of the MAR provided below to answer the question.
Q2) Directions: Refer to the portion of the MAR provided below to answer the question.
Q3) A client has a gastrostomy tube (GT)in place.The health care provider ordered the medication p.o.What action would be appropriate for the nurse to take?
A)Dilute the p.o.medication with water and administer by GT.
B)Administer the medication p.o.as ordered.
C)Clarify the order with the health care provider who wrote the order.
D)Clarify the order with the charge nurse.
Q4) Directions: Refer to the portion of the MAR provided below to answer the question.
Q5) The prescriber orders a medication q8h.The nurse enters the following times on the medication administration record (MAR): 12 AM- 6 AM- 12 PM- 6 PM.What error has occurred?
Q6) Directions: Refer to the portion of the MAR provided below to answer the question.
Q7) Directions: Refer to the portion of the MAR provided below to answer the question.
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Chapter 13: Reading Medication Labels
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Q1) A medication label reads "Calan SR (verapamil hydrochloride)240 mg sustained release caplets." The form is:
A)caplets.
B)sustained-release caplets.
C)240 mg.
D)verapamil hydrochloride.
Q2) If a medication label reads "Ambien (zolpidem tartrate)5 mg tablets,Searle," the medication's generic name is:
A)Ambien.
B)Searle.
C)zolpidem tartrate.
D)tablets.
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Chapter 14: Dosage Calculation Using the Ratio and Proportion Method
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Q1) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the ratio and proportion method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Calcijex 1.5 mcg IV daily on Mon. ,Wed. ,Fri.
Available: Calcijex 1 mcg per mL
Q2) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the ratio and proportion method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Compazine 8 mg p.o.stat
Available: Compazine syrup labeled 5 mg per 5 mL
Q3) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the ratio and proportion method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Amoxil 0.5 g p.o.q6h
Available: Amoxil capsules labeled 250 mg per capsule
Q4) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the ratio and proportion method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Clindamycin 0.6 g IV q12h
Available: Clindamycin 300 mg per 2 mL
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Chapter 15: Dosage Calculation Using the Formula Method
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Q1) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the formula method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Thorazine 15 mg IM stat
Available: Thorazine 25 mg per mL
Q2) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the formula method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Amoxil 0.5 g p.o.q6h
Available: Amoxil capsules labeled 250 mg per capsule
Q3) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the formula method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Thorazine 25 mg p.o.t.i.d.
Available: Thorazine syrup labeled 10 mg per 5 mL
Q4) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the formula method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Ampicillin 0.375 g IM q6h
Available: Ampicillin 250 mg per mL
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Chapter 16: Dosage Calculation Using the Dimensional Analysis Method
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Q1) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated
Order: Amoxil 0.5 g p.o.q6h
Available: Amoxil capsules labeled 250 mg per capsule
Q2) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated
Order: Thorazine 25 mg p.o.t.i.d.
Available: Thorazine syrup labeled 10 mg per 5 mL
Q3) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated
Order: Calcijex 1.5 mcg IV daily on Mon. ,Wed. ,Fri.
Available: Calcijex 1 mcg per mL
Q4) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the dimensional analysis method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated
Order: Thorazine 15 mg IM stat
Available: Thorazine 25 mg per mL
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Chapter 17: Oral Medications
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Q1) Directions: Complete with the correct word(s)or number. An elongated tablet for easy swallowing is referred to as a _______________.
Q2) Directions: Complete with the correct word(s)or number.
Sublingual tablets must never be _______________ but placed _______________ the tongue.
Q3) Directions: Calculate the following dosage.Use labels where provided.Round oral liquids to the nearest tenth as indicated.
Order: Ampicillin 1 g p.o.as an initial dosage and then 500 mg p.o.q.i.d.for 7 days thereafter
Available: Ampicillin capsules labeled 500 mg
a.How many capsules will you administer for the initial dosage? _____ cap(s)
b.What is the total number of capsules needed for the subsequent dosages for 7 days? _____ cap(s)
Q4) Directions: Complete with the correct word(s)or number. The nurse should question and check any calculation that indicates you should administer more than ________ tablets or capsules to achieve a single dose.
Q5) Directions: Complete with the correct word(s)or number. The most common form of oral medication is the __________.
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Chapter 18: Parenteral Medications
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Q1) Directions: Complete the following statements with the correct word(s)or number(s). The calibrations on a syringe that indicate the capacity can be found on the
Q2) Directions: Complete the following statements with the correct word(s)or number(s). The route that is used for diagnostic purposes is called _______________.
Q3) A 3-mL syringe is calibrated in which of the following increments?
A)0.01 mL
B)0.1 mL
C)0.2 mL
D)1 mL
Q4) Directions: Complete the following statements with the correct word(s)or number(s). If a nurse calculates a dosage of 3.39 mL of medication,which size syringe should the nurse select? _____ What would be the nearest measurable dose on the syringe?
Q5) Directions: Complete the following statements with the correct word(s)or number(s). The term used for injectable medications is _______________.
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Chapter 19: Reconstitution of Solutions
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Q1) Directions: Indicate how you would prepare each of the following using full-strength hydrogen peroxide (solute)and normal saline (solvent).
0.24 L of 1/3 strength for wound care
Q2) Directions: Prepare the following strength solutions.Describe your calculations. 1/4 strength Ensure 8 oz p.o.q4h for 24 hours
Q3) Directions: Prepare the following strength solutions.Describe your calculations. 800 mL of 3/4 strength Sustacal via gastrostomy over 6 hours
Q4) Directions: Indicate how you would prepare each of the following using full-strength hydrogen peroxide (solute)and normal saline (solvent). 8 oz of 1/2 strength for wound care.
Q5) Directions: Prepare the following strength solutions.Describe your calculations. 360 mL of 1/4 strength Ensure percutaneous endoscopic (PEG)tube over 4 hours
Q6) Directions: Indicate how you would prepare each of the following using full-strength hydrogen peroxide (solute)and normal saline (solvent).
300 mL of 3/4 strength for skeletal pin care
Q7) Directions: Prepare the following strength solutions.Describe your calculations. Prepare irrigant 250 mL 1/2 strength solution: ______________________________
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Chapter 20: Insulin
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Q1) Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s). U-100 on the label of an insulin vial means: ______________________________.
Q2) Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s). What is the difference between the calibration of units on the 1-mL insulin syringe and on the Lo-Dose syringe? ______________________________
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Chapter 21: Intravenous Solutions and Equipment
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Q1) Directions: Calculate the number of grams of NaCl and /or dextrose in the following solutions.
0.5 L D51/4NS ________ g dextrose ________ g NaCl
Q2) Directions: Interpret the following IV orders.
1,000 mL (1 L)D5W to infuse at a rate of 100 mL per hour
Q3) Directions: Interpret the following IV orders.
1,000 mL (1 L)of L/R q8h
Q4) Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s)to answer the question. In IV fluid abbreviations,D5NS identifies what IV fluid? _______________
Q5) Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s)to answer the question. The IV line that can be used to administer medications and solutions and can be connected to a port on the main infusion is called _______________.
Q6) Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s)to answer the question. An IV pump is an example of an ___________ infusion device.
Q7) Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s)to answer the question. _______________ devices allow a client to self-administer pain medication.
Q8) Directions: Calculate the number of grams of NaCl and /or dextrose in the following solutions.
250 mL D5NS _______ g dextrose ________ g NaCl
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Chapter 22: Intravenous Calculations
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Q1) Directions: Recalculate the IV flow rate.Determine the percentage of change and state the course of action.Assume that hospital policy permits recalculation of rates when rates are off schedule and clients are stable.
Order: Integrilin 180 mcg/kg IV bolus initially.Infuse over 2 minutes.Client weighs 154 lb.
Available: 2 mg/mL
a.How many kilograms does client weigh? _____ kg
b.How many milligrams should the client receive? _____ mg
c.How many milliliters will you infuse per minute? _____ mL/min
Q2) Directions: Recalculate the IV flow rate.Determine the percentage of change and state the course of action.Assume that hospital policy permits recalculation of rates when rates are off schedule and clients are stable.
2,000 mL of 0.9% NS were to infuse in 12 hours at 28 macrogtt/min. The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL.After 8 hours,900 mL remain.
a.Recalculated rate: _____
b.Percentage of change: _____
c.Course of action: _____
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Chapter 23: Heparin Calculations
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Q1) Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr). Which solution of heparin is more concentrated: 1,000 units per mL or 10,000 units per mL? _____
Q2) Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr).
Order: 25,000 units heparin IV in 250 mL 0.9% NS to infuse at 20 units/kg/hr.The client weighs 165 lb.
a.Weight in kilograms: _____
b.How many units will the client receive per hour? _____
Q3) Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr).
Order: 30,000 units of heparin in 500 mL D5W to infuse at 15 mL/hr units/hr = _____
Q4) Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr).
A client weighs 70 kg.Heparin infusion: Heparin 25,000 units in 1,000 mL 0.9 % sodium chloride.
Order: Bolus with heparin sodium at 90 units/kg,then initiate drip at 20 units/kg/hr.
a.Calculate the heparin bolus dosage: _____
b.Calculate the infusion rate for the IV dosage: _____
c.Determine the rate in mL/hr at which to set the infusion device: _____
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Chapter 24: Critical Care Calculations
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Q1) Directions: Calculate the dosages as indicated.
Esmolol is ordered for a client.The solution available is 2.5 g in 250 mL D5W.The order is to infuse 32 mL/hr.
a.mg/hr: _____
b.mg/min: _____
Q2) Directions: Calculate the dosages as indicated.
Order: Dobutamine 2.5 mcg/kg/min for a client who weighs 193 lb
Available: Dobutamine 250 mg in 250 mL D5W
a.What is the client's weight in kilograms? _____ (to the nearest tenth)
b.Calculate the rate in mL/hr required to infuse 2 mcg/kg/min: _____
Q3) Directions: Calculate the dosages as indicated.
A client is receiving procainamide 1 g in 500 mL D5W at 120 mL/hr.
a.mg/hr: _____
b.mg/min: _____
Q4) Directions: Calculate the dosages as indicated.
Nitroglycerine has been ordered to titrate at 10 mcg/min to 30 mcg/min,and the rate should be increased by 5 mcg/min every 3-5 minutes for chest pain.The solution contains 50 mg nitroglycerin in 250 mL D5W.Develop a titration table in 5 mcg increments.The pump delivers in tenths of a milliliter.
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Chapter 25: Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight
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Q1) Directions: Use the appropriate formula to determine BSA.Express answer to the nearest hundredth.
An adolescent who measures 157.5 cm and weighs 59.1 kg: _____ m<sup>2</sup>
Q2) Directions: Using the West nomogram or formula when indicated,calculate the following dosages.Express answer to the nearest tenth. The recommended dosage of methotrexate is 25 to 75 mg/m<sup>2</sup>/wk.The child's height is 30 inches and the weight is 25 lb.
a.What is the child's BSA? _____
b.What is the recommended dosage range? _____
Q3) Directions: Determine the normal dosage range to the nearest tenth.State your course of action.
A child weighs 10 kg and is to receive 0.5 g of nafcillin in 100 mL D5W q6h.The dosage range is 100 to 200 mg/kg/day.What is your course of action?
Q4) Directions: Using the West nomogram,determine the body surface area (BSA)for a child with the height and weight given. 170 cm and 50 kg: _____ m<sup>2</sup>
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