Latest pharmacology dosage calc 2024 Questions And Answers

A client with Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) is receiving an infusion of 5 % dextrose in water with amikacin (Amikin) 0.572 grams/100 ml every 12 hours. The practical nurse prepares the dose of amikacin using a vial labeled, " 250 mg/ml." How many ml should the practical nurse add to the infusion? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - ANS 2.3 Mineral oil U.S.P 30 ml PO daily for 3 days is prescribed for a client who is experiencing severe constipation. The medication dose cup is marked in tablespoons. How many tablespoons should the practical nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only.) - ANS 2 A child who weighs 55 pounds receives a prescription for atovaquone with proguanil (Malarone Pediatric) 125 mg/50 mg PO daily. A drug reference states that children 11 to 20 kg should receive 1 pediatric tablet daily; 21 to 30 kg should receive 2 pediatric tablets daily; 31 to 40 kg should receive 3 pediatric tablets daily; and those greater than 40 kg should receive 1 adult tablet daily with food. The drug is available as atovaquone 62.5 mg/proguanil 25 mg pediatric tablets. How many tablets should the practical nurse administer? - ANS 2 The practical nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin (Vancocin) 750 mg in 250 ml of D 5 W, and plans to administer the dosage over 75 minutes. The secondary infusion pump should be programmed to administer how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest whole number.) - ANS 200 The healthcare provider prescribes a continuous feeding of half strength Osmolite 240 ml to be infused every 4 hours for a client with a gastrostomy tube (GT). The PN should program the enteral pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only). - ANS 60 The practical nurse is administering a 250 milliliter (ml) intravenous solution to be infused over 2 hours. How many ml/hour should the practical nurse program the infusion pump? (Enter numeric value only.) - ANS 125 A client receives a prescription for scopolamine 300 mcg SUBQ. The dispensed medication is labeled in mg. How many mg should the practical nurse administer? (Enter numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - ANS 0.3 The healthcare provider prescribes a continuous infusion of dextrose 5% in water with isoproterenol (Isuprel) 2 mg in 500 ml at a rate of 5 mcg/minute for a client with cardiac arrhythmia. The practical nurse should program the infusion pump to deliver how many ml/hour? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest hundredth.) - ANS 75 A client receives a prescription for levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) 0.05 mg by mouth once daily. The medication is available in scored tablets labeled 0.1 mg. How many tablets should the practical nurse administer? - ANS 0.5 A client with impetigo receives a prescription for azithromycin (Zithromax) 500 mg PO on day 1, then 250 mg/day on days 2 through 5 for a total administration of 1.5 grams. The pharmacy has 250 mg tablets available. How many tablets total should the practical nurse give to the client for the duration of treatment? (Enter numeric value only.) - ANS 6 A child with a urinary tract infection is receiving Cephalexin (Keflex) 100 mg suspension PO QID. Keflex oral suspension is labeled "125 mg in 5 ml." How many ml should the practical nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth.) - ANS 4 The nurse is preparing to administer Hepatitis B Vaccine, Recombinant (Engerix-B) 5 mcg IM to a school-aged child. The vaccine is labeled, 10 mcg/ml. How many ml should the practical nurse administer? (Enter numeric value only. If rounding is required, round to the nearest tenth). - ANS 0.5