Order: administer magnesium sulfate, 6 gram bolus over 25 mi…
Order: administer magnesium sulfate, 6 gram bolus over 25 min, then 3.5 grams/hr. On hand: magnesium sulfate 60 grams in 500 ml D5W. What rate in mL/hr. will be needed to deliver 3.5 grams/hr.? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the first decimal place (tenths).
Read DetailsThe client weighs 250 lb. (113.6 kg). For rapid sequence int…
The client weighs 250 lb. (113.6 kg). For rapid sequence intubation, the HCP has requested succinylcholine 2 mg/kg. You have a vial of succinylcholine that reads 400 mg/20mL. How many mL of succinylcholine should be prepared for the ordered dose? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the first decimal place (tenths).
Read DetailsA client is receiving dopamine at 4.6 mcg/kg/min. The concen…
A client is receiving dopamine at 4.6 mcg/kg/min. The concentration of dopamine is 800 mg/250 mL of 0.9% NS. The patient’s weight is 85 kg. How many mL/hr should the nurse program into the IV pump? Do not provide the unit of measurement. Only provide the number. Round to the first decimal place (tenths).
Read DetailsThe 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).
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