NURSING MISCModule_07_Dosage_Calculation_Practice_Workbook
Dosage Calculation Practice Packet
Oral Meds….........................2-7
Syringes and Needles….....8-11
Parenteral........................12-20
Insulin..............................21-25
Powdered…......................26-35
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Developing Competency
Use the information provided to answer questions 1 through 5.
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1. How many mL of erythromycin ethylsuccinate will the nurse administer?
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Electronic Medical Record Provider Orders
Pharmacy sends:
Name R. PatientAge 1 Gender F DOB 11-30-xx Erythromycin
MR # 701256Allergies NKDARoom 117
ethylsuccinate oral
Provider M. Physician, MDDate 2-08-xx suspension 400 mg
per 5 mL.
Order
Erythromycin ethylsuccinate oral suspension 0.12
gram
q.AM
2. The nurse receives a bottle of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension from the
pharmacy. What is the total amount of water the nurse will add to reconstitute the Amoxicillin and
170m
Clavulanate Potassium
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for Oral Suspension?
Directions for mixing:
Tap bottle until all powder flows freely. Add 170 mL of WATER IN TWO PARTS.
Add approximately 2/3 of the water for reconstitution. Shake vigorously.
Add remaining water. Shake vigorously.
Keep tightly closed. Shake well before using. Store reconstituted suspension under refrigeration. Discard unused suspension af
3. What is the total amount (mL) of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension in
the bottle after 200m
reconstitution?
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4. The reconstituted medication must be shaken each time before the administration of a dose. ❏ Yes ❏ No
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5. MD orders: Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension 600 mg/42.9 mg 2
tsp PO bid. To administer the medication, the nurse needs to clarify the dosage strength. ❏
Yes ❏ No
reserve:.
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In the following questions, calculate the ordered dose using the method of your choice.
6. MD orders: Ceftin Oral Suspension 375 mg PO
bid. Pharmacy sends: Ceftin Oral Suspension
125 mg/5 mL How many tsp will 1the nurse give?
The most appropriate measuring device to administer this dose is the:
a. medicine cup.
b. 5 mL oral syringe.
c. 10 mL oral syringe.
7. MD orders: Nitrostat 0.6 mg SL now.
Pharmacy sends: Nitrostat 0.3 mg tablets 2
How many tablet(s) will the nurse give?
To properly administered the ordered dose, the nurse will:
a. give the tablet(s) orally with water.
b. place the tablet(s) between the gum and the
cheek. c. place the tablet(s) under the
tongue.
8. MD orders: Naprosyn SR 500 mg PO q.12h prn migraine headache.
2
Pharmacy sends: Naprosyn SR 250 tablets
How many tablet(s) will the nurse give?
Which of the following best describes the appropriate administration of this drug? The tablet:
a. may be chewed.
b. active ingredient is released slowly.
c. is placed under the tongue.
9. After reconstituting the fluconazole oral suspension, the nurse will include which of the following on
the drug label? (Select all that apply.)
a. Total amount of reconstituted drug
b. Dosage strength of the
drug c. Time of
reconstitution
d. Nurse’s initials
e. Date of reconstitution
10. Cefdinir for Oral Suspension 250 mg is ordered. Pharmacy sends the following drug. Which
of the following applies to the administration of this ordered dose? (Select all that apply.)
a. One tsp will be administered.
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b. The bottle needs to be shaken well.
c. 2.5 mL will be administered.
d. 2 mL will be
administered. e. It is for
enteral use only.
reserve:.
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11. Albuterol sulfate syrup 1 mg is ordered. Pharmacy sends the following drug with a dropper
calibrated at the 0.5 mL and 1 mL markings. Which of the following apply to the administration of
this ordered dose? (Select all that apply.)
a. 1 mL will be administered.
b. The medicine cup can also be used to measure this dose.
c. The drug needs to be
reconstituted. d. A conversion is
not necessary.
e. It is for enteral use only.
12. Use the PrednisoLONE Oral Solution drug label to answer the following questions.
Electronic Medical Record Provider Orders
Name U. PatientAge 36 Gender F DOB 2-26-xx
MR # 560321Allergies PenicillinRoom 405
Provider M. Physician, MD Date 5-09-xx
Order
Prednisolone oral solution 15 mg q.AM
Prednisolone oral solution 7.5 mg q.PM
5
How many mL of PrednisoLONE Oral Solution will the nurse administer to the patient2. q.AM?
How many mL of PrednisoLONE Oral Solution will the nurse administer to the patient5 q.PM?
13. Use the Fluconazole for Oral Suspension drug label to determine the amount of
water the nurse will add for recon- stitution of the drug.
05/10/
xx
2100
SA. RN
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FOR ORAL USE ONLY
Usual Dosage: See package insert for full prescribing information. Store dry powder at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Cont
Protect from freezing.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE EACH USE.
DISCARD UNUSED PORTION AFTER TWO WEEKS.
Which of the following best describes the action of the nurse who is preparing to administer the
0900 dose of Fluconazole for Oral Suspension on 5/23/xx? (Select all that apply.)
reserve:.
a. The nurse may store the drug in the refrigerator.
b. The nurse may use this reconstituted drug.
c. The nurse needs to reconstitute a new bottle of fluconazole.
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Dosage Calculation Practice Packet
Oral Meds….........................2-7
Syringes and Needles….....8-11
Parenteral........................12-20
Insulin..............................21-25
Powdered…......................26-35
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Developing Competency
Use the information provided to answer questions 1 through 5.
1.5m
1. How many mL of erythromycin ethylsuccinate will the nurse administer?
L
Electronic Medical Record Provider Orders
Pharmacy sends:
Name R. PatientAge 1 Gender F DOB 11-30-xx Erythromycin
MR # 701256Allergies NKDARoom 117
ethylsuccinate oral
Provider M. Physician, MDDate 2-08-xx suspension 400 mg
per 5 mL.
Order
Erythromycin ethylsuccinate oral suspension 0.12
gram
q.AM
2. The nurse receives a bottle of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension from the
pharmacy. What is the total amount of water the nurse will add to reconstitute the Amoxicillin and
170m
Clavulanate Potassium
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for Oral Suspension?
Directions for mixing:
Tap bottle until all powder flows freely. Add 170 mL of WATER IN TWO PARTS.
Add approximately 2/3 of the water for reconstitution. Shake vigorously.
Add remaining water. Shake vigorously.
Keep tightly closed. Shake well before using. Store reconstituted suspension under refrigeration. Discard unused suspension af
3. What is the total amount (mL) of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension in
the bottle after 200m
reconstitution?
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4. The reconstituted medication must be shaken each time before the administration of a dose. ❏ Yes ❏ No
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5. MD orders: Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension 600 mg/42.9 mg 2
tsp PO bid. To administer the medication, the nurse needs to clarify the dosage strength. ❏
Yes ❏ No
reserve:.
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In the following questions, calculate the ordered dose using the method of your choice.
6. MD orders: Ceftin Oral Suspension 375 mg PO
bid. Pharmacy sends: Ceftin Oral Suspension
125 mg/5 mL How many tsp will 1the nurse give?
The most appropriate measuring device to administer this dose is the:
a. medicine cup.
b. 5 mL oral syringe.
c. 10 mL oral syringe.
7. MD orders: Nitrostat 0.6 mg SL now.
Pharmacy sends: Nitrostat 0.3 mg tablets 2
How many tablet(s) will the nurse give?
To properly administered the ordered dose, the nurse will:
a. give the tablet(s) orally with water.
b. place the tablet(s) between the gum and the
cheek. c. place the tablet(s) under the
tongue.
8. MD orders: Naprosyn SR 500 mg PO q.12h prn migraine headache.
2
Pharmacy sends: Naprosyn SR 250 tablets
How many tablet(s) will the nurse give?
Which of the following best describes the appropriate administration of this drug? The tablet:
a. may be chewed.
b. active ingredient is released slowly.
c. is placed under the tongue.
9. After reconstituting the fluconazole oral suspension, the nurse will include which of the following on
the drug label? (Select all that apply.)
a. Total amount of reconstituted drug
b. Dosage strength of the
drug c. Time of
reconstitution
d. Nurse’s initials
e. Date of reconstitution
10. Cefdinir for Oral Suspension 250 mg is ordered. Pharmacy sends the following drug. Which
of the following applies to the administration of this ordered dose? (Select all that apply.)
a. One tsp will be administered.
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b. The bottle needs to be shaken well.
c. 2.5 mL will be administered.
d. 2 mL will be
administered. e. It is for
enteral use only.
reserve:.
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11. Albuterol sulfate syrup 1 mg is ordered. Pharmacy sends the following drug with a dropper
calibrated at the 0.5 mL and 1 mL markings. Which of the following apply to the administration of
this ordered dose? (Select all that apply.)
a. 1 mL will be administered.
b. The medicine cup can also be used to measure this dose.
c. The drug needs to be
reconstituted. d. A conversion is
not necessary.
e. It is for enteral use only.
12. Use the PrednisoLONE Oral Solution drug label to answer the following questions.
Electronic Medical Record Provider Orders
Name U. PatientAge 36 Gender F DOB 2-26-xx
MR # 560321Allergies PenicillinRoom 405
Provider M. Physician, MD Date 5-09-xx
Order
Prednisolone oral solution 15 mg q.AM
Prednisolone oral solution 7.5 mg q.PM
5
How many mL of PrednisoLONE Oral Solution will the nurse administer to the patient2. q.AM?
How many mL of PrednisoLONE Oral Solution will the nurse administer to the patient5 q.PM?
13. Use the Fluconazole for Oral Suspension drug label to determine the amount of
water the nurse will add for recon- stitution of the drug.
05/10/
xx
2100
SA. RN
/DpLright M (&16. 1. A. 0avis /DmpaCL. AAA rights
FOR ORAL USE ONLY
Usual Dosage: See package insert for full prescribing information. Store dry powder at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Cont
Protect from freezing.
SHAKE WELL BEFORE EACH USE.
DISCARD UNUSED PORTION AFTER TWO WEEKS.
Which of the following best describes the action of the nurse who is preparing to administer the
0900 dose of Fluconazole for Oral Suspension on 5/23/xx? (Select all that apply.)
reserve:.
a. The nurse may store the drug in the refrigerator.
b. The nurse may use this reconstituted drug.
c. The nurse needs to reconstitute a new bottle of fluconazole.
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