The HCP orders ciprofloxacin 250 mg po twice a day for sinus…
The HCP orders ciprofloxacin 250 mg po twice a day for sinusitis. The medication is supplied in 500 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer per dose? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the first decimal place (tenths).
Read DetailsThe HCP gives orders to infuse 1 unit (250 mL) of packed red…
The HCP gives orders to infuse 1 unit (250 mL) of packed red blood cells over 5 hours. Calculate the flow rate in milliliters per hour.Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only include the number. Round to the nearest whole number.
Read DetailsThe HCP has ordered nitroprusside 100 mg/250 ml D5W on IV pu…
The HCP has ordered nitroprusside 100 mg/250 ml D5W on IV pump at 25 mL/hr. to lower blood pressure. The client weighs 158 lbs. (71.8 kg.) How many mcg/kg/min of nitroprusside is the patient receiving? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the first decimal place (tenths).
Read DetailsThe recommended safe dosage of erythromycin for a child is 2…
The recommended safe dosage of erythromycin for a child is 20 mg/kg/day in four equal doses. The child’s weight is 60 lb. (27.3 kg). The medication is supplied in 125 mg/mL. How many mg will the nurse administer per dose? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the first decimal place (tenths).
Read DetailsAn end-of-life client has an order for fentanyl IV at 75 mcg…
An end-of-life client has an order for fentanyl IV at 75 mcg/hr. The fentanyl concentration is 10 mcg/mL. Using an IV pump, how many mL/hr. should the fentanyl be infused? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the first decimal place (tenths).
Read DetailsThe HCP orders Vancomycin 375 mg po for a staph infection. A…
The HCP orders Vancomycin 375 mg po for a staph infection. After reconstitution, the medication is available as 375 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number.
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