Math for Nurses Exam Questions
Course Introduction
Math for Nurses is a foundational course designed to equip nursing students with the essential mathematical skills required in clinical settings. The course focuses on practical applications such as dosage calculations, intravenous flow rates, unit conversions, and interpreting medication orders. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, critical thinking, and problem-solving to ensure safe and effective patient care. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and real-world scenarios, students develop confidence in performing mathematical operations integral to nursing practice, preparing them for the quantitative demands of the healthcare environment.
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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.
7 * 2 = _____
Answer: xiv
Q2) Perform the indicated operation and record the result in lowercase Roman numerals.
30 - 6 = _____
Answer: xxiv
Q3) Write the following Arabic number as a lowercase Roman numeral. 11 1/2 = _____
Answer: xiss
Q4) Perform the indicated operation and record the result in lowercase Roman numerals.
29 - 1 = _____
Answer: xxviii
Q5) Write the following Arabic number as a lowercase Roman numeral. 18 = _____
Answer: xviii
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Chapter 2: Fractions
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Q1) Change the following improper fraction to a whole or mixed number. 193/62 = _____ Answer: 3 7/62
Q2) Change the following improper fraction to a whole or mixed number. 325/16 = _____
Answer: 20 5/16
Q3) Change the following mixed number to an improper fraction. 29 2/3 = _____ Answer: 89/3
Q4) Perform the indicated operation with fractions.Reduce to lowest terms as indicated. 4 3/10 + 2 2/10 = _____ Answer: 6 1/2
Q5) Arrange the following fractions from smallest to largest. 1/6,1/5,1/8,1/4,1/3: _______________ Answer: 1/8,1/6,1/5,1/4,1/3
Q6) Reduce the following fraction to lowest terms. 60/1200 = _____
Answer: 1/20
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Chapter 3: Decimals
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Q1) Change the following to a decimal.
1.25% = _____
Answer: 0.0125
Q2) A medication vial holds 7 milliliters (mL)of medication.If 1.4 mL are withdrawn from the vial,how much medication is left in the vial? ____
Answer: 5.6 mL
Q3) Change the following decimal to a fraction.Reduce to lowest terms if indicated.
7.025 = _____
Answer: 7 1/40
Q4) Perform the indicated operation with decimals.
60 \(\div\) 0.012 = _____
Answer: 5,000
Q5) Change the following decimal to a fraction.Reduce to lowest terms if indicated.
0.0001 = _____
Answer: 1/10,000
Q6) Indicate the largest number in the following set.
0.75,0.749: _____
Answer: 0.75
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Chapter 4: Ratio and Proportion
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Q1) Solve for x.
16 = x
40 55
x = _____
Q2) Solve for x.
2.2:1 = x:145
x = _____
Q3) Solve for x.
1/0.05 = x/0.1
x = _____
Q4) Solve for x in the following.
500:3 = 350:x
x = _____
Q5) If one glass of milk contains 300 milligrams (mg)of calcium,how many mg of calcium are in 3 1/2 glasses of milk? ______
Q6) Solve for x.
2: 9 = x: 27
x = _____
Q7) Two tabs contain a total of 50 mg of a medication.How many mg of medication are present in 15 tabs ? _______
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Chapter 5: Percentages
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Q1) 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?
Q2) A client is responsible for 30% of his doctor bills due to insurance.The client sees a specialist and the bill is $240.00.How much will the client be responsible for?
Q3) Convert 42.5% to decimal form.
Q4) Find the following percentage. 8% of 32 = _____
Q5) Convert 84.75% to decimal form.
Q6) Change the following percentage to a ratio and its decimal equivalent. 45% = _____;_____
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) 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. )
Q9) Convert 2.96 to a percent.
Q10) Find the following percentage. 16% of 79 = _____
Q11) Convert 0.925 to a percent.
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Chapter 6: Metric System
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Q1) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
48.5 mcg = _________mg
Q2) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 1 mg = _____ g
Q3) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
3.5 g = _______ mg
Q4) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
3,550 mL = _____ L
Q5) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 6,724 g = _______ kg
Q6) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
54.6 g = _____ kg
Q7) Complete the following sentence with the correct word(s). The units of the metric system are as follows: ____________________ (length),____________________ (volume),and ____________________ (weight).
Q8) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
25.5 mcg = _______ mg
Q9) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
0.075 mg = _____ mcg
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Chapter 7: Apothecary and Household Systems
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Q1) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 15 mL = _____ oz
Q2) The drop is a standardized unit of measure.
A)True B)False
Q3) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 30 mL = _____ oz
Q4) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 43.75 mL = ________ tsp
Q5) Directions: Express the following value correctly. 18.0 Tbs
Q6) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 195 mL = ________ oz
Q7) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 13 t = _______ mL
Q8) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 50 mL = _____ qt
Q9) Directions: Write the abbreviation for the term. ounce: _____ Page 10
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Chapter 8: Converting Within and Between Systems
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Q1) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 59 lb = _____ kg (Round answer to the nearest tenth)
Q2) A client drinks 4 3/4 cups (cup = 8 oz)of a liquid.How many mL did the client drink? ______ mL
Q3) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 45 kg = _______ lb
Q4) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 11 1/2 oz = ________ mL
Q5) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 28.3 kg = _____ lb
Q6) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 1,200 mL = ______ oz
Q7) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 125 mL = ________ tsp
Q8) A client had a physical a year ago and weighed 85 kg.The client tells you he lost 11 lb.What is the client's current weight in kg? _______ kg
Q9) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated. 56 in = ______ cm
Q10) Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.
2,575 mL = _______ L Page 12
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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: Convert the following weight as indicated.Round weight to the nearest tenth.
43.5 kg = _____ lb
Q3) Directions: Convert the following weight as indicated.Round weight to the nearest tenth.
82 1/2 lb = _____ kg
Q4) Directions: Convert the following weight as indicated.Round weight to the nearest tenth.
9 lb,9 oz = _____ kg
Q5) Directions: Convert the following weight as indicated.Round weight to the nearest tenth.
18 lb,12 oz = _____ kg
Q6) Directions: Convert the following time to international time. 2:35 AM _________________
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Q7) Directions: Convert the following temperature as indicated. 82.8° F = ______ ° C
Q8) Directions: Convert the following temperature as indicated.
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Chapter 10: Medication Administration
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Q1) Directions: Complete the following sentence with the correct word or number. Administration of medications within 30 minutes of the scheduled time is referred to as the _____________ .
Q2) 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.
Q3) Directions: For the following scenario,identify which of the "six rights" of medication administration has been violated.
A nurse enters a room to administer medications to a client.The order is for Prednisolone 2.5 mg p.o. b.i.d.The nurse administers prednisone
Q4) Directions: For the following scenario,identify which of the "six rights" of medication administration has been violated.
A nurse charts medications that she administered at 10 AM on October 1st for 10 AM on October 2nd: _______________.
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Chapter 11: Understanding and Interpreting Medication
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Q1) Complete the following sentence with the correct word or number.A medication order is written without a frequency.The nurse should
Q2) Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone
Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations.
Lasix 40.0 mg po qd
Q3) CPOE is an abbreviation for _______________.
Q4) Directions: For the following medication order indicate what component of the order is missing.
Solu-Medrol 50 mg.
Q5) Directions: Give the abbreviation for the following. Twice a day: _____
Q6) Directions: For the following medication order indicate what component of the order is missing.
Demerol 75 mg IM prn.
Q7) Directions: Correct the following medication order using the ISMP list of Error-Prone
Abbreviations,Symbols,and Dose Designations.
Doxycycline 100 mg po bid pc
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Chapter 12: Medication Administration Records and Medication Distribution Systems
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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) Directions: Refer to the portion of the MAR provided below to answer the question.
Q4) A medicine ordered q6h would be given how many times a day? _____
Q5) Directions: Refer to the portion of the MAR provided below to answer the question.
Q6) 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?
Q7) Directions: Refer to the portion of the MAR provided below to answer the question.
Q8) 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) 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.
Q2) 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.
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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: Zofran 7 mg p.o. b.i.d.
Available: Zofran oral solution labeled 4 mg per 5 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: Ampicillin 0.375 g IM q6h
Available: Ampicillin 250 mg per mL
Q4) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the ratio and proportion 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 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 25 mg p.o.t.i.d.
Available: Thorazine syrup labeled 10 mg per 5 mL
Q2) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the formula 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
Q3) 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
Q4) Directions: Calculate the following dosage using the formula method.Round mL answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Raloxifene HCl 60 mg p.o. b.i.d.
Available: Raloxifene HCl tablets labeled 60 mg per tablet
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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: Compazine 8 mg p.o.stat
Available: Compazine syrup labeled 5 mg per 5 mL
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: Zofran 7 mg p.o. b.i.d.
Available: Zofran oral solution labeled 4 mg per 5 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.
Enteric-coated tablets and time-release tablets should never be _______________.
Q3) Directions: Complete with the correct word(s)or number. The solid form of medication that contains granules that delays the release of the medication is referred to as a _______________.
Q4) Directions: Complete with the correct word(s)or number.
Sublingual tablets must never be _______________ but placed _______________ the tongue.
Q5) Directions: Complete with the correct word(s)or number. The most common form of oral medication is the __________.
Q6) 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.
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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). 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?
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) If the dose calculated is 0.78 mL,and a 1-mL syringe is used,how many milliliters will the nurse administer?
A)0.75 mL
B)0.78 mL
C)0.8 mL
D)0.85 mL
Q4) Directions: Calculate the dosages,use labels where provided,and shade in the dosages on the syringe where provided.Round answers to the nearest tenth unless otherwise indicated.
Order: Levothyroxine sodium 0.3 mg IV daily
Available: Levothyroxine sodium 200 mcg per 5 mL How many milliliters will you add to the IV? _____ mL
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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. Prepare irrigant 250 mL 1/2 strength solution: ______________________________
Q3) Directions: Prepare the following strength solutions.Describe your calculations. 1/4 strength Ensure 8 oz p.o.q4h for 24 hours
Q4) Directions: Prepare the following strength solutions.Describe your calculations. 800 mL of 3/4 strength Sustacal via gastrostomy over 6 hours
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: 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.
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Chapter 20: Insulin
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Q1) 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? ______________________________
Q2) Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s). U-100 on the label of an insulin vial means: ______________________________.
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Chapter 21: Intravenous Solutions and Equipment
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Q1) Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s)to answer the question. In IV fluid abbreviations,D5NS identifies what IV fluid? _______________
Q2) Directions: Calculate the number of grams of NaCl and /or dextrose in the following solutions.
5 L D10W dextrose: _______________
Q3) Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s)to answer the question. An IV pump is an example of an ___________ infusion device.
Q4) Directions: Fill in the correct number or word(s)to answer the question. The name for the main infusion administration set is _______________.
Q5) Directions: Calculate the number of grams of NaCl and /or dextrose in the following solutions.
500 mL 1/2 NS sodium chloride (NaCl): _____
Q6) Directions: Interpret the following IV orders. 1,000 mL (1 L)of L/R q8h
Q7) Directions: Calculate the number of grams of NaCl and /or dextrose in the following solutions.
250 mL D5NS _______ g dextrose ________ g NaCl
Q8) Directions: Interpret the following IV orders. 1,000 mL (1 L)D5W to infuse at a rate of 100 mL per hour
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Chapter 22: Intravenous Calculations
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Q1) Directions: Determine the flow rate for the following IV being administered by infusion pump.
Clindamycin 600 mg in 100 mL D5W over 1 1/2 hours: _____
Q2) Directions: Determine the infusion time for the following IV.State time in both traditional and military time.Round minutes to the nearest whole number of minutes. 500 mL of whole blood to infuse at 130 mL/hr
a.Determine the infusion time: _____
b.The transfusion was started at 2:40 PM.When will the transfusion be completed?
Q3) 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.
The type of administration set that delivers the smallest drops is called
Q4) Directions: Determine the following in drops per minute using the drop factor provided.
D5 1/2 NS is infusing at 28 macrogtt/min.The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL.How much fluid volume will the client receive in 8 hours? _____
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Chapter 23: Heparin Calculations
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Q1) 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 = _____
Q2) Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr).
Order: 40 units/kg/hr heparin IV.The client weighs 116 lb. How many units should the client receive per hour? _____
Q3) Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr).
Order: 10,000 units of heparin in 500 mL 0.9% NS to infuse at 120 mL/hr units/hr = _____
Q4) Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr).
Order: 25,000 units of heparin in 250 mL D5W to infuse at 8 mL/hr units/hr = _____
Q5) Directions: Calculate the following hourly dosage of heparin (units/hr).
If a U for units was misread as a zero by the nurse for a heparin dose,the consequences to the client receiving the heparin could be ____________________________.
Q6) 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? _____
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Chapter 24: Critical Care Calculations
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Q1) Directions: Calculate the dosages as indicated. Lidocaine to infuse at 3 mg/min.The solution available is 2 g of lidocaine in 500 mL D5W.Determine the IV flow rate.
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.
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.
Q4) 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: _____
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Chapter 25: Pediatric and Adult Dosage Calculation Based on Weight
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Q1) 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? _____
Q2) Directions: Use the appropriate formula to determine BSA.Express answer to the nearest hundredth.
A child who measures 26 inches and weighs 36 lb: _____ m<sup>2</sup>
Q3) 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>
Q4) Directions: Determine the normal dosage range to the nearest tenth.State your course of action.
An IV medication of 50 mcg in 200 mL is ordered to infuse over 2 hours.The normal dosage range is 1.5 to 3 mcg/kg/hr.The child weighs 5.7 kg.Determine the dosage range per hour.Determine whether the dosage ordered is within normal limits.State your course of action: ______________________________
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