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A patient weighs 150 lbs. What is their weight in kilograms (kg)?
A patient weighs 150 lbs. What is their weight in kilograms (kg)?
- 63.5 kg
- 58.6 kg
- 75 kg
- 68.2 kg (correct)
The doctor orders 0.5 mg of a medication. The medication is available in mcg. How many mcg should the nurse administer?
The doctor orders 0.5 mg of a medication. The medication is available in mcg. How many mcg should the nurse administer?
- 500 mcg (correct)
- 5 mcg
- 5000 mcg
- 50 mcg
A nurse needs to administer 2 grams of a medication. The medication is available in mg. How many mg should the nurse administer?
A nurse needs to administer 2 grams of a medication. The medication is available in mg. How many mg should the nurse administer?
- 2000 mg (correct)
- 20 mg
- 200 mg
- 0.002 mg
A patient drinks 6 ounces of juice. How many milliliters (mL) did the patient consume?
A patient drinks 6 ounces of juice. How many milliliters (mL) did the patient consume?
A doctor orders amoxicillin 250 mg PO every 8 hours. The pharmacy dispenses amoxicillin 125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
A doctor orders amoxicillin 250 mg PO every 8 hours. The pharmacy dispenses amoxicillin 125 mg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer per dose?
The doctor orders cefaclor 375 mg PO every 12 hours. The cefaclor is available as an oral suspension of 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
The doctor orders cefaclor 375 mg PO every 12 hours. The cefaclor is available as an oral suspension of 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
A medication order is for heparin 5000 units subcutaneously. The vial contains 10,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
A medication order is for heparin 5000 units subcutaneously. The vial contains 10,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
An IV of 1000 mL of normal saline is ordered to infuse over 8 hours. What is the required flow rate in mL per hour?
An IV of 1000 mL of normal saline is ordered to infuse over 8 hours. What is the required flow rate in mL per hour?
A patient has the following intake: 240 mL of water, 120 mL of juice, 180 mL of tea, and 300 mL of broth. What is the patient's total intake in mL?
A patient has the following intake: 240 mL of water, 120 mL of juice, 180 mL of tea, and 300 mL of broth. What is the patient's total intake in mL?
The order reads: Vancomycin 1 gram IV every 12 hours. The pharmacy provides a bag of Vancomycin 1 gram in 250 mL of NS to infuse over 2 hours. What is the IV flow rate in mL/hour?
The order reads: Vancomycin 1 gram IV every 12 hours. The pharmacy provides a bag of Vancomycin 1 gram in 250 mL of NS to infuse over 2 hours. What is the IV flow rate in mL/hour?
A child weighs 44 lbs. What is their weight in kilograms?
A child weighs 44 lbs. What is their weight in kilograms?
The doctor prescribes phenytoin 75 mg PO BID. It's available as 125mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
The doctor prescribes phenytoin 75 mg PO BID. It's available as 125mg/5mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose?
A patient is prescribed morphine 2 mg IV every 4 hours PRN for pain. The vial contains morphine 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
A patient is prescribed morphine 2 mg IV every 4 hours PRN for pain. The vial contains morphine 10 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?
A patient consumed 8 ounces of water, 4 ounces of juice, and 2 ounces of ice chips (assume ice chips are half volume). What is the total fluid intake in mL?
A patient consumed 8 ounces of water, 4 ounces of juice, and 2 ounces of ice chips (assume ice chips are half volume). What is the total fluid intake in mL?
An IV of 500 mL of lactated ringers is ordered to infuse at 50 mL/hour. How many hours will the IV take to infuse completely?
An IV of 500 mL of lactated ringers is ordered to infuse at 50 mL/hour. How many hours will the IV take to infuse completely?
A doctor orders gentamicin 80 mg IV every 8 hours. The drug is available as 40 mg/mL. How many mL are needed?
A doctor orders gentamicin 80 mg IV every 8 hours. The drug is available as 40 mg/mL. How many mL are needed?
A patient is to receive 3000 mL of IV fluids over 24 hours. What is the hourly IV flow rate?
A patient is to receive 3000 mL of IV fluids over 24 hours. What is the hourly IV flow rate?
A physician orders codeine 30 mg PO every 6 hours PRN for pain. Stock available is codeine 15 mg tablets. How many tablets should you administer per dose?
A physician orders codeine 30 mg PO every 6 hours PRN for pain. Stock available is codeine 15 mg tablets. How many tablets should you administer per dose?
The order is for digoxin 125 mcg PO daily. You have digoxin elixir 0.05 mg/mL. How many mL do you administer?
The order is for digoxin 125 mcg PO daily. You have digoxin elixir 0.05 mg/mL. How many mL do you administer?
Flashcards
How to convert lbs to kgs
How to convert lbs to kgs
To convert pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kgs), divide the weight in pounds by 2.2.
How to convert mcg to mg, mg to g
How to convert mcg to mg, mg to g
To convert micrograms (mcg) to milligrams (mg), divide the amount in mcg by 1000. To convert milligrams (mg) to grams (g), divide the amount in mg by 1000.
How to convert ounces to mL
How to convert ounces to mL
To convert ounces (oz) to milliliters (mL), multiply the amount in ounces by 30. (1 oz ≈ 30 mL)
Formula for calculating oral dosages
Formula for calculating oral dosages
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Formula for calculating injectable dosages
Formula for calculating injectable dosages
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How to calculate IV flow rates
How to calculate IV flow rates
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Calculating intake in mL
Calculating intake in mL
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Study Notes
- Converting pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kgs) is essential for accurate medication dosing.
- Micrograms (mcg) to milligrams (mg) and milligrams (mg) to grams (g) conversions are crucial for medication administration.
- Ounces to milliliters (mL) conversion is necessary for accurate fluid intake and output measurements.
- Dosage calculations for oral medications, whether in tablet form or liquid (mL), ensure patients receive the correct amount.
- Injection dosage calculations, expressed in mL, are vital for safe and effective administration of injectable medications.
- Calculating IV flow rates in mL per hour is necessary to maintain the prescribed fluid delivery.
- Accurate intake calculation in mL helps monitor a patient's hydration status and overall fluid balance.
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