Podcast
Questions and Answers
A doctor orders dobutamine at 4 mcg/kg/min for a patient weighing 198 lbs. The pharmacy provides a dobutamine solution of 250 mg/250 ml. What is the correct infusion rate in mL/hr?
A doctor orders dobutamine at 4 mcg/kg/min for a patient weighing 198 lbs. The pharmacy provides a dobutamine solution of 250 mg/250 ml. What is the correct infusion rate in mL/hr?
- 21.6 mL/hr (correct)
- 46.4 mL/hr
- 17.4 mL/hr
- 13.7 mL/hr
A physician orders heparin 50 units/kg/dose subcutaneously daily for a patient who weighs 93 kg. The heparin is supplied in a vial with a concentration of 5,000 units/ml. What volume in mL should the nurse administer per dose?
A physician orders heparin 50 units/kg/dose subcutaneously daily for a patient who weighs 93 kg. The heparin is supplied in a vial with a concentration of 5,000 units/ml. What volume in mL should the nurse administer per dose?
- 12.5 mL/dose
- 0.93 mL/dose (correct)
- 18.2 mL/dose
- 1.4 mL/dose
A doctor orders a lidocaine infusion at 30 mcg/kg/min. The patient weighs 298 lbs, and the lidocaine is supplied as 4 mg/mL. What is the correct infusion rate in mL/hr?
A doctor orders a lidocaine infusion at 30 mcg/kg/min. The patient weighs 298 lbs, and the lidocaine is supplied as 4 mg/mL. What is the correct infusion rate in mL/hr?
- 16.2 mL/hr
- 72.5 mL/hr
- 60.9 mL/hr (correct)
- 44.5 mL/hr
A doctor orders a heparin infusion at 20 units/kg/hr. The patient weighs 87 kg and the heparin is supplied as 100 units/mL. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?
A doctor orders a heparin infusion at 20 units/kg/hr. The patient weighs 87 kg and the heparin is supplied as 100 units/mL. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?
Vancomycin 500 mg is to be infused at a rate of 5 mg/kg/hr. The patient weighs 98 lbs and the vancomycin is supplied in a 500mg/100mL bag. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?
Vancomycin 500 mg is to be infused at a rate of 5 mg/kg/hr. The patient weighs 98 lbs and the vancomycin is supplied in a 500mg/100mL bag. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?
A doctor orders a heparin infusion at 9 units/kg/hr for a patient weighing 76 kg. The heparin solution available is 50 units/mL. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?
A doctor orders a heparin infusion at 9 units/kg/hr for a patient weighing 76 kg. The heparin solution available is 50 units/mL. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr?
A doctor orders acyclovir at 12 mg/kg for a patient weighing 115 lbs. The acyclovir is supplied as 100 mg/2mL. How many mL should be administered per dose?
A doctor orders acyclovir at 12 mg/kg for a patient weighing 115 lbs. The acyclovir is supplied as 100 mg/2mL. How many mL should be administered per dose?
A doctor orders Lovenox at 2 mg/kg subcutaneously daily for a patient weighing 155 lbs. The Lovenox syringe is labeled 40 mg/0.4 mL. What volume in mL should be administered per dose?
A doctor orders Lovenox at 2 mg/kg subcutaneously daily for a patient weighing 155 lbs. The Lovenox syringe is labeled 40 mg/0.4 mL. What volume in mL should be administered per dose?
A doctor orders a heparin infusion at 12 units/kg/hr for a patient who weighs 200 lbs. The available heparin solution is 30,000 units/500mL. What is the mL/hour infusion rate?
A doctor orders a heparin infusion at 12 units/kg/hr for a patient who weighs 200 lbs. The available heparin solution is 30,000 units/500mL. What is the mL/hour infusion rate?
A physician orders a dopamine infusion at 10 mcg/kg/min for a patient who weighs 170 lbs. The dopamine is supplied as 500 mg/500mL. What is the correct infusion rate in mL/hr?
A physician orders a dopamine infusion at 10 mcg/kg/min for a patient who weighs 170 lbs. The dopamine is supplied as 500 mg/500mL. What is the correct infusion rate in mL/hr?
Flashcards
Weight-Based Dosage
Weight-Based Dosage
Medication dosage calculated based on the patient's weight, typically in mg/kg or mcg/kg.
Lbs to Kg Conversion
Lbs to Kg Conversion
Converting pounds (lbs) to kilograms (kg) by dividing the weight in pounds by 2.2.
IV Infusion Calculation
IV Infusion Calculation
A medication calculation involving infusion rates based on patient weight and drug concentration.
Dosage Calculation
Dosage Calculation
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
- Weight-based dosage calculation quiz with ten problems
Question 1
- Dobutamine 4 mcg/kg/min IV infusion is ordered for a 198 lb patient
- The supply is a bag of Dobutamine that reads 250mg/250 ml
- Administer at 21.6 mL/hr
Question 2
- Heparin 50 units/kg/dose subcutaneous daily is ordered for a 93 kg patient
- Heparin is supplied in a vial that reads 5,000 units/ml
- Administer 0.93 mL/dose
Question 3
- Lidocaine infusion to be started at 30 mcg/kg/min is ordered for a 298 lbs patient.
- The supply is a bag of Lidocaine that reads 4 mg/mL.
- Administer 60.9 mL/hr
Question 4
- Heparin infusion to be started at 20 units/kg/hr is ordered for a 87 kg patient
- The supply is a bag of Heparin that reads 100 units/mL
- Administer 17.4 mL/hr
Question 5
- Vancomycin 500 mg to infuse at 5 mg/kg/hr is ordered for a 98 lbs patient.
- The supply is a 500mg/100mL bag
- Administer 44.5 mL/hr
Question 6
- Heparin infusion at 9 units/kg/hr is ordered for a 76 kg patient
- The supply is a Heparin bag that reads 50 units/mL
- Administer 13.7 mL/hr
Question 7
- Acyclovir 12 mg/kg is ordered for a 115 lbs patient
- Acyclovir is supplied as 100 mg/2mL
- Administer 12.5 mL/dose
Question 8
- Lovenox 2 mg/kg subcutaneous daily is ordered for a 155 lbs patient
- The supply is a Lovenox syringe that reads 40 mg/0.4 mL
- Administer 18.2 mL/dose
Question 9
- Heparin infusion at 12 units/kg/hr is ordered for a 200 lbs patient
- The supply is a 30,000 units/500mL bag
- The rate is at 46.4 mL/hour
Question 10
- Dopamine infusion at 10 mcg/kg/min is ordered for a 170 lbs patient
- Dopamine is supplied as 500 mg/500mL
- Administer 1.4 mL/dose
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
