Mastering Dosage Calculations: Practice Problems & Solutions
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South College**We aren't endorsed by this school
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NURSING BS 3152
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Nursing
Date
Dec 11, 2024
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Dosage Calculation Practice Problems1. Liquid MedicationsQuestion: A client is prescribed Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Oral Solution 40 mg once daily. The solution is available as 20 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will you administer per dose?Answer: ___ mLQuestion: A nurse is to administer Phenytoin Oral Solution 250 mg through a gastrostomy tube. The solution is available as 25 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer?Answer: ___ mL2. Tablets and CapsulesQuestion: A provider orders Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 125 mcg PO daily. The pharmacy provides 62.5 mcg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?Answer: ___ tabletsQuestion: A client is prescribed Metronidazole 500 mg PO twice daily. The pharmacy provides 500 mg tablets. How many tablets will the nurse give per dose?Answer: ___ tablets3. Insulin DosageQuestion: A nurse is to administer 12 units of NPH insulin and 15 units of Regular insulin. How many total units of insulin will be administered?Answer: ___ units4. Injectable MedicationsQuestion: A nurse is ordered to give 200 mcg of Cyanocobalamin via subcutaneous injection. The solution is available as 1,000 mcg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurseadminister?
Answer: ___ mLQuestion: A provider prescribes Potassium Gluconate 40 mEq PO daily. The available solution contains 20 mEq/15 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?Answer: ___ mL5. Pediatric DosagesQuestion: A child weighing 20 kg is prescribed Acetaminophen 15 mg/kg per dose. Howmany milligrams of acetaminophen will the child receive per dose?Answer: ___ mg6. Dose AdjustmentsQuestion: A client on Theophylline requires a dosage increase due to smoking. The initial dose is 300 mg. The provider orders a 25% increase. What will be the new dose?Answer: ___ mgAnswer Key1.Liquid Medications:oFluoxetine: 10 mLoPhenytoin: 50 mL2.Tablets and Capsules:oLevothyroxine: 2 tabletsoMetronidazole: 1 tablet3.Insulin Dosage:oTotal insulin: 27 units4.Injectable Medications: