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How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump to deliver for vancomycin 1 g in 250 mL to infuse over 60 min?
How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump to deliver for vancomycin 1 g in 250 mL to infuse over 60 min?
250 mL/hr
How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump to deliver for cefuroxime 750 mg in 50 mL to infuse over 15 min?
How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump to deliver for cefuroxime 750 mg in 50 mL to infuse over 15 min?
200 mL/hr
How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump to deliver for 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride to infuse over 5 hr?
How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump to deliver for 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride to infuse over 5 hr?
200 mL/hr
How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump to deliver for dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride 1,500 mL to infuse over 8 hr?
How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump to deliver for dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride 1,500 mL to infuse over 8 hr?
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How many gtt/min should the nurse set for D5W 1 L to infuse over 12 hr with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL?
How many gtt/min should the nurse set for D5W 1 L to infuse over 12 hr with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL?
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How many gtt/min should the nurse set the manual IV infusion for 500 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride over 6 hr with a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL?
How many gtt/min should the nurse set the manual IV infusion for 500 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride over 6 hr with a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL?
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How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for ceftriaxone 2 g in 100 mL to infuse over 30 min?
How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for ceftriaxone 2 g in 100 mL to infuse over 30 min?
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How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for clindamycin 300 mg in 50 mL to infuse over 45 min?
How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for clindamycin 300 mg in 50 mL to infuse over 45 min?
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How many gtt/min should the nurse set for 750 mL of 0.45% sodium chloride to infuse over 10 hr with a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL?
How many gtt/min should the nurse set for 750 mL of 0.45% sodium chloride to infuse over 10 hr with a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL?
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How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump for cefazolin 500 mg in 100 mL to infuse over 30 min?
How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump for cefazolin 500 mg in 100 mL to infuse over 30 min?
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How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump for ceftazidime 1 g in 50 mL to infuse over 15 min?
How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump for ceftazidime 1 g in 50 mL to infuse over 15 min?
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How many gtt/min should the nurse set for D5W at 125 mL/hr with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL?
How many gtt/min should the nurse set for D5W at 125 mL/hr with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL?
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How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for famotidine 20 mg in 100 mL to infuse over 15 min?
How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for famotidine 20 mg in 100 mL to infuse over 15 min?
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How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump for dextrose 5% in water 250 mL to infuse over 45 min?
How many mL/hr should the nurse set the IV pump for dextrose 5% in water 250 mL to infuse over 45 min?
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How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for ondansetron 4 mg in 25 mL to infuse over 15 min?
How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for ondansetron 4 mg in 25 mL to infuse over 15 min?
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How many gtt/min should the nurse set for lactated Ringer's 1 L over 2 hr with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL?
How many gtt/min should the nurse set for lactated Ringer's 1 L over 2 hr with a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL?
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How many gtt/min should the nurse set for dextrose 5% in water 250 mL to infuse over 4 hr with a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL?
How many gtt/min should the nurse set for dextrose 5% in water 250 mL to infuse over 4 hr with a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL?
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How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for famotidine 20 mg by intermittent IV bolus every 12 hr?
How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for famotidine 20 mg by intermittent IV bolus every 12 hr?
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How many gtt/min should the nurse set for 500 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride over 2 hr with a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL?
How many gtt/min should the nurse set for 500 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride over 2 hr with a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL?
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How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for haloperidol 5 mg in 50 mL to infuse over 30 min?
How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for haloperidol 5 mg in 50 mL to infuse over 30 min?
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How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for pantoprazole 80 mg in 100 mL to infuse over 15 min?
How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for pantoprazole 80 mg in 100 mL to infuse over 15 min?
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How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for clindamycin 900 mg in 100 mL to infuse over 45 min?
How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for clindamycin 900 mg in 100 mL to infuse over 45 min?
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How many gtt/min should the nurse set for dextrose 5% in water 250 mL to infuse over 30 min?
How many gtt/min should the nurse set for dextrose 5% in water 250 mL to infuse over 30 min?
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How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for clindamycin 300 mg in 50 mL to infuse over 45 min?
How many mL/hr should the IV pump deliver for clindamycin 300 mg in 50 mL to infuse over 45 min?
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How many gtt/min should the nurse set for lactated Ringer's 2 L over 16 hr with a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL?
How many gtt/min should the nurse set for lactated Ringer's 2 L over 16 hr with a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL?
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How many gtt/min should the nurse set for 1.5 L of 0.9% sodium chloride over 6 hr with a drop factor of 20 gtt/mL?
How many gtt/min should the nurse set for 1.5 L of 0.9% sodium chloride over 6 hr with a drop factor of 20 gtt/mL?
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Study Notes
Parenteral Medications Dosage Calculation
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Vancomycin 1 g admin every 12 hours from 250 mL 0.9% NaCl to infuse over 60 min.
- IV pump set at 250 mL/hr.
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Cefuroxime 750 mg administered by intermittent IV bolus every 8 hours from 50 mL 0.9% NaCl over 15 min.
- IV pump set at 200 mL/hr.
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0.9% NaCl 1 L IV to infuse over 5 hours.
- IV pump set at 200 mL/hr.
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Dextrose 5% in 0.45% NaCl 1,500 mL over 8 hours.
- IV pump set at 188 mL/hr.
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Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 1 L IV to infuse over 12 hours; drop factor of IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL.
- Manual infusion set at 21 gtt/min.
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0.9% NaCl 500 mL IV to infuse over 6 hours; drop factor is 60 gtt/mL.
- Manual infusion set at 83 mL/hr.
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Ceftriaxone 2 g by intermittent IV bolus every 24 hours from 100 mL D5W over 30 min.
- IV pump set at 200 mL/hr.
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Clindamycin 300 mg by intermittent IV bolus every 8 hours from 50 mL 0.9% NaCl over 45 min.
- IV pump set at 67 mL/hr.
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0.45% NaCl 750 mL IV to infuse over 10 hours; drop factor is 60 gtt/mL.
- Manual infusion set at 75 gtt/min.
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Cefazolin 500 mg every 8 hours from 100 mL D5W infusing over 30 min.
- IV pump set at 200 mL/hr.
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Ceftazidime 1 g by intermittent IV bolus every 12 hours from 50 mL 0.9% NaCl over 15 min.
- IV pump set at 200 mL/hr.
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D5W infusion at 125 mL/hr; drop factor is 15 gtt/mL.
- Manual infusion set at 31 gtt/min.
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Famotidine 20 mg by intermittent IV bolus over 15 min from 100 mL D5W.
- IV pump set at 400 mL/hr.
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D5W 250 mL IV to infuse over 45 min.
- IV pump set at 333 mL/hr.
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Ondansetron 4 mg by intermittent IV bolus from 25 mL 0.9% NaCl over 15 min.
- IV pump set at 100 mL/hr.
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Lactated Ringer's 1 L to infuse over 2 hours; drop factor is 15 gtt/mL.
- Manual infusion set at 125 gtt/min.
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D5W 250 mL IV to infuse over 4 hours; drop factor is 60 gtt/mL.
- Manual infusion set at 63 mL/hr.
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Famotidine 20 mg by intermittent IV bolus every 12 hours from 50 mL 0.9% NaCl over 30 min.
- IV pump set at 100 mL/hr.
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0.9% NaCl 500 mL IV to infuse over 2 hours; drop factor is 10 gtt/mL.
- Manual infusion set at 42 mL/hr.
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Haloperidol 5 mg by intermittent IV bolus over 30 min from 50 mL D5W.
- IV pump set at 100 mL/hr.
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Pantoprazole 80 mg by intermittent IV bolus every 12 hours from 100 mL 0.9% NaCl over 15 min.
- IV pump set at 400 mL/hr.
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Clindamycin 900 mg by intermittent IV bolus over 45 min from 100 mL D5W.
- IV pump set at 133 mL/hr.
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D5W 250 mL IV to infuse over 30 min; drop factor is 15 gtt/mL.
- Manual infusion set at 125 gtt/min.
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Clindamycin 300 mg by intermittent IV bolus every 8 hours from 50 mL 0.9% NaCl over 45 min.
- IV pump set at 67 mL/hr.
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Lactated Ringer's 2 L to infuse over 16 hours; drop factor is 10 gtt/mL.
- Manual infusion set at 21 gtt/min.
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0.9% NaCl 1.5 L IV to infuse over 6 hours; drop factor is 20 gtt/mL.
- Manual infusion set at 83 gtt/min.
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Test your knowledge of dosage calculations for parenteral medications with this quiz. It focuses on administering vancomycin correctly using IV pumps. Improve your nursing skills by mastering these essential calculations.
