WGU D441 MEDICAL DOSAGE & CALC PRACTICE EXAM 1
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
100% Correct 55
Incorrect 0
1 of 55
Term
An IV infusion of terbutaline sulfate 5 mg in 500 ml of D,W, infusing at a
rate of 30 mcg/min, is prescribed for a client in premature labor. How
many ml/hr. should the nurse set the infusion pump?
a.120
b. 30
c. 60
d. 180
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180 ml/hr. 150 ml/hr.
63 ml/hr. 100 ml/hr.
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2 of 55
Term
A client who had mitral valve replacement surgery receives a
prescription for Dextrose 5% in Water (D,W) 250 ml with dobutamine
0.5 grams for IV infusion at a rate of 5 mcg/kg/minute. The client
weighs 75 kg. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver
how many ml/hr.? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required,
round to the nearest tenth.)
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28 ml/hr. 11.3 ml/ hr.
6 ml/hr. 18 ml/hr.
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, 3 of 55
Term
A client is receiving an IV solution of sodium chloride 0.9% (Normal
Saline) 250 ml with amiodarone (Cardamone) 1 gram at 17 ml/hour. How
many mg/minute of amiodarone is infusing?
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0.5 mg/min 1.1 mg/min
2 mg/min 1.5 mg/min
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4 of 55
Term
A client who is experiencing cardiogenic shock receives a prescription
for an IV solution of 0.9% normal saline 100 ml with milrinone
(Primakov) 10 mg in at an infusion rate of 46 mcg/minute. The nurse
should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour?
(Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest
whole number.)
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, 63 ml/hr. 100 ml/hr.
18 ml/hr. 28 ml/hr.
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5 of 55
Term
The nurse is preparing to administer 15 mg of hydroxyzine
pamoate liquid suspension. The medication is available in a multi-
dose bottle labeled "25 mg/5 ml." How many ml should the nurse
administer?
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5 ml 3 ml
4 ml 2 ml
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6 of 55
Term
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
100% Correct 55
Incorrect 0
1 of 55
Term
An IV infusion of terbutaline sulfate 5 mg in 500 ml of D,W, infusing at a
rate of 30 mcg/min, is prescribed for a client in premature labor. How
many ml/hr. should the nurse set the infusion pump?
a.120
b. 30
c. 60
d. 180
Give this one a go later!
180 ml/hr. 150 ml/hr.
63 ml/hr. 100 ml/hr.
, Don't know?
2 of 55
Term
A client who had mitral valve replacement surgery receives a
prescription for Dextrose 5% in Water (D,W) 250 ml with dobutamine
0.5 grams for IV infusion at a rate of 5 mcg/kg/minute. The client
weighs 75 kg. The nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver
how many ml/hr.? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required,
round to the nearest tenth.)
Give this one a go later!
28 ml/hr. 11.3 ml/ hr.
6 ml/hr. 18 ml/hr.
Don't know?
, 3 of 55
Term
A client is receiving an IV solution of sodium chloride 0.9% (Normal
Saline) 250 ml with amiodarone (Cardamone) 1 gram at 17 ml/hour. How
many mg/minute of amiodarone is infusing?
Give this one a go later!
0.5 mg/min 1.1 mg/min
2 mg/min 1.5 mg/min
Don't know?
4 of 55
Term
A client who is experiencing cardiogenic shock receives a prescription
for an IV solution of 0.9% normal saline 100 ml with milrinone
(Primakov) 10 mg in at an infusion rate of 46 mcg/minute. The nurse
should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour?
(Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest
whole number.)
Give this one a go later!
, 63 ml/hr. 100 ml/hr.
18 ml/hr. 28 ml/hr.
Don't know?
5 of 55
Term
The nurse is preparing to administer 15 mg of hydroxyzine
pamoate liquid suspension. The medication is available in a multi-
dose bottle labeled "25 mg/5 ml." How many ml should the nurse
administer?
Give this one a go later!
5 ml 3 ml
4 ml 2 ml
Don't know?
6 of 55
Term
