RN Dosage Calculation
This exam assesses students' proficiency in dosage calculations, including drug conversions, IV flow rates, weight-based dosing, and safe medication administration. The format includes MCQs and calculation-based questions.
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Q1: A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's 250 mL IV to infuse over 15 min.The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.Use a leading zero if it applies.Do not use a trailing zero.). mL/hr.
Q2: A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin lg intermittent IV bolus in 0.9% sodium chloride 250 mL over 30 min.The drop factor on the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV flow rate to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.Use a leading zero if it applies.Do not use a trailing zero.). gtt/min.
Q3: A nurse is preparing to reconstitute ampicillin for 1M administration to a client who has urethritis.Which of the following information should the nurse interpret from the medication label? (Refer to the medication label below.). *This vial contains ampicillin sodium equivalent to 1 gram ampicillin.For 1M use, add 3.5 ml diluent (read accompanying insert). Resulting solution contains 250 mg ampicillin per mL. Use solution within 1 hour.Usage dosage: Adults-250 to 500 mg 1M q6h. READACCOMPANYING INSERT.T tor. detailed indications, 1M or IV dosage, and precautions.Store the dry powder at 200 to 250 C (680 to 770 F) (See USP]). NDC 1234-1234-10. Ampicillin for Injection, USP. 1 gram per vial.For 1M or Use.End of label.
Q4: A nurse is preparing to administer ketorolac 30 mg 1M to a client.Available is ketorolac injection 15 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Q5: A nurse is preparing to administer morphine oral solution 30 mg PO for breakthrough pain to a client who has cancer.Available is morphine oral solution 20 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
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