ATI Dosage Calculations 3.0: Weight-Based Doses

Questions and Answers

How many mL should the nurse administer per dose for potassium chloride 5 mEq/kg/day to a child weighing 64 lb?

13.6 mL/dose

How many mL should the nurse administer per dose for ceftazidime 40 mg/kg to a toddler weighing 22 lb?

10 mL/dose

How many mg should the nurse plan to administer per dose of gentamicin for a client weighing 165 lb?

150 mg/dose

How many mL should the nurse administer per dose for tobramycin 2.5 mg/kg to a preschooler weighing 20 kg?

1.3 mL/dose Signup and view all the answers

How many mL should the nurse administer per dose for amoxicillin 30 mg/kg/day to an infant weighing 5.5 kg?

3.3 mL/dose Signup and view all the answers

How many mL should the nurse administer per dose for phenytoin 15 mg/kg/day to a client weighing 120 lb?

10.9 mL/dose Signup and view all the answers

If a toddler weighs 17 lb 9 oz, how many kg does he weigh?

8 kg Signup and view all the answers

How many mL should the nurse administer per dose for erythromycin ethylsuccinate 50 mg/kg to a toddler weighing 32 lb?

4.5 mL/dose Signup and view all the answers

How many mL should the nurse administer per dose for potassium gluconate 3 mEq/kg/day to a preschooler weighing 42 lb?

11 mL/dose Signup and view all the answers

How many mg should the nurse administer for phenytoin 5 mg/kg/day to an infant weighing 12 lb 4 oz?

13.9 mg/dose Signup and view all the answers

How many mg should the nurse administer per dose of acyclovir for a client weighing 75 lb?

170.5 mg/dose Signup and view all the answers

How many mEq should the nurse administer per dose for potassium gluconate 2 mEq/kg to a child weighing 50 lb?

22.7 mEq/dose Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum safe dose the nurse should expect to administer per day of amikacin for a client weighing 176 lb?

1,200 mg/day Signup and view all the answers

If an infant weighs 6 lb 2 oz, how many kg does she weigh?

2.8 kg Signup and view all the answers

How many lb does an infant weigh if the infant is 11 lb 4 oz?

11.25 lb Signup and view all the answers

How many mg should the nurse administer per dose for cefdinir to a child weighing 44 lb?

140 mg/dose Signup and view all the answers

How many mL should the nurse administer per dose for valproic acid 45 mg/kg to a child weighing 66 lb?

9 mL/dose Signup and view all the answers

How many mL should the nurse administer per dose for amoxicillin 25 mg/kg to a preschooler weighing 43 lb?

3.3 mL/dose Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum safe dose of midazolam for a client weighing 132 lb?

4.8 mg/dose Signup and view all the answers

How many mg should the nurse administer for famotidine 0.5 mg/kg to a child weighing 50 lb?

11.4 mg/dose Signup and view all the answers

If a toddler weighs 20 lb 8 oz, what is the toddler's weight in kg?

9.3 kg Signup and view all the answers

How many mL should the nurse administer per dose for ampicillin 50 mg/kg to a child weighing 39.6 lb?

6 mL/dose Signup and view all the answers

How many mL should the nurse administer per dose for cefaclor 40 mg/kg to a child weighing 48 lb?

3.9 mL/dose Signup and view all the answers

If an infant weighs 10 lb 4 oz, what is the infant's weight in kg?

4.7 kg Signup and view all the answers

How many mL should the nurse administer for epoetin alfa 50 units/kg to a preschooler weighing 40 lb?

0.45 mL Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Dosage Calculations by Weight

Potassium Chloride Administration: For a child weighing 64 lb, administer 13.6 mL of potassium chloride (5 mEq/kg/day) divided every 6 hours. Available solution: 40 mEq/15 mL.
Ceftazidime Dosage: A toddler weighing 22 lb requires 10 mL of ceftazidime (40 mg/kg IV bolus every 8 hr). Available dosage is 40 mg/mL.
Gentamicin Dosage: For a client weighing 165 lb, administer 150 mg of gentamicin (2 mg/kg IM every 8 hr).
Tobramycin Administration: A preschooler weighing 20 kg should receive 1.3 mL of tobramycin (2.5 mg/kg IM).
Amoxicillin for Infants: Administer 3.3 mL of amoxicillin to an infant weighing 5.5 kg (30 mg/kg/day PO every 12 hr). Available solution: 125 mg/5 mL.
Phenytoin Dosage: For a client weighing 120 lb, administer 10.9 mL of phenytoin (15 mg/kg/day PO divided into three doses). Available solution: 125 mg/5 mL.
Weight Conversion: A toddler weighing 17 lb 9 oz equals 8 kg.
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate: A toddler weighing 32 lb receives 4.5 mL of erythromycin (50 mg/kg/day PO every 6 hr). Available dosage: 200 mg/5 mL.
Potassium Gluconate Dosage: For a preschooler weighing 42 lb, administer 11 mL of potassium gluconate (3 mEq/kg/day).
Phenytoin for Infants: An infant weighing 12 lb 4 oz should receive 13.9 mg of phenytoin (5 mg/kg/day).
Acyclovir Dosage: A client weighing 75 lb is administered 170.5 mg of acyclovir (5 mg/kg PO every 8 hr).
Potassium Gluconate for Children: A 50 lb child receives 22.7 mEq of potassium gluconate (2 mEq/kg every 12 hr).
Amikacin Maximum Dose: For a client weighing 176 lb, the maximum safe dose of amikacin is 1,200 mg/day.
Infant Weight Conversion: An infant weighing 6 lb 2 oz equals 2.8 kg.
Infant Weight Conversion to lb: An infant weighing 11 lb 4 oz is equivalent to 11.25 lb.
Cefdinir Dosage: A child weighing 44 lb should receive 140 mg of cefdinir (7 mg/kg PO every 12 hr).
Valproic Acid Dosage: A child weighing 66 lb is administered 9 mL of valproic acid (45 mg/kg/day PO every 8 hr). Available dosage: 250 mg/5 mL.
Amoxicillin for Preschoolers: A preschooler weighing 43 lb receives 3.3 mL of amoxicillin (25 mg/kg/day PO every 8 hr).
Midazolam IM Maximum Dose: For a client weighing 132 lb, the maximum safe dose of midazolam is 4.8 mg.
Famotidine Dosage: Administer 11.4 mg of famotidine to a child weighing 50 lb (0.5 mg/kg).
Weight Conversion for Toddlers: A toddler weighing 20 lb 8 oz equals 9.3 kg.
Ampicillin Dosage: For a child weighing 39.6 lb, administer 6 mL of ampicillin (50 mg/kg/day PO every 8 hr). Available dosage: 250 mg/5 mL.
Cefaclor Dosage: A child weighing 48 lb requires 3.9 mL of cefaclor (40 mg/kg/day PO every 8 hr). Available dosage: 375 mg/5 mL.
Infant Weight Conversion: An infant weighing 10 lb 4 oz equals 4.7 kg.
Epoetin Alfa Administration: A preschooler weighing 40 lb receives 0.45 mL of epoetin alfa (50 units/kg SQ). Available dosage: 2,000 units/mL.

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This quiz focuses on dosage calculations for medication administration based on patient weight. It includes scenarios requiring calculations of dosages for children, highlighting the importance of accuracy in nursing practice. Perfect for nursing students preparing for ATI assessments.