Dosage Calculations
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Oral Medications2 Lessons|2 Quizzes
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Welcome to the Calculating Medications Based on Weight Quiz. This 20-question, untimed assessment checks your understanding of the lesson and provides explanations for each answer. Mastering these fundamental skills is crucial for accurate dosage calculations, better patient care, and safety.
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Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Order: medication 4 mcg/kg/min. The solution available is 500 mg in 300 mL D5W. The patient weighs 155 Ibs. Determine the mL/hr.
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Question 2 of 20
2. Question
The anesthesiologist prescribes propofol at 30mcg/kg/min for a patient weighing 165 Ibs. The provided solution contains 100 mg in 100 ml of D5W. How would you adjust the infusion controller?
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Question 3 of 20
3. Question
You want to administer precedex at 0.5mcg/kg/min. The patient weighs 80kg and the pharmacy provides a bag with 0.2 mg/50 ml. How will you set the IV controller?
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Question 4 of 20
4. Question
A nurse wants to administer IV milrinone 0.6 mcg/kg/min to a patient who weighs 176 Ibs. The stock vial contains 200 mg/100 mL. Determine the flow rate.
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Question 5 of 20
5. Question
A physician prescribes IV nesiritide .01 mcg/kg/min. The patient weighs 140Ibs. How should the nurse set the IV controller if the pharmacy provides an IV bag with 1.5mg in 250ml of solution.
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Question 6 of 20
6. Question
An order reads IV ketamine 0.5 mg/kg/hr. The patient weighs 75 kg and the provided solution contains 50 mg in 250 ml of D5W. What should be the flow rate?
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Question 7 of 20
7. Question
What is the dose in mcg/min for a medication running at 3 mL/hr. The solution contains 500 mg of medication in 250 mL D5W. The patient weighs 50 kg.ย
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Question 8 of 20
8. Question
Determine the rate in mcg/min for dopamine infusion running at 1.5 mL/hr if the strength of the solution is 320 mg/100 mL and the patient weighs 30 kg.ย
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Question 9 of 20
9. Question
A patient weighing 75 kg is receiving pacerone at a rate of 75 ml/hr. If the solution contains 24 mg in 100 ml of solution, calculate the dose in mcg/kg/min.
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Question 10 of 20
10. Question
A patient weighing 60 kg, is being administered 50 mL/hr of a solution. If the solution contains 5.4 mg/ 5mL, what is the dose of medication in mcg/kg/min?ย
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Question 11 of 20
11. Question
A patient is receiving IV Sublimaze at a flow rate of 120 mL/hr. The solution contains 100 mcg/mL. What is the dose in mcg/kg/min if the patient weighs 100 kg?ย
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Question 12 of 20
12. Question
A patient is being administered 88 mL/hr of a solution. The solution contains 30 mg of medication per 100 mL. If the patient weighs 55 kg, what is the dose in mcg/kg/min?ย
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Question 13 of 20
13. Question
Order: medication 150 mg IV q8h for an adult weighing 160 Ibs. The recommended dose is 3-5 mg/kg/dose. Is this dosage order safe?ย
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Question 14 of 20
14. Question
A doctor prescribes suspension dilantin 50 mg b.i.d. for a 3-year old child . The patient weighs 20 kg, and the recommended dose is 5mg/kg/day in 2-3 divided doses. Is this order safe?
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Question 15 of 20
15. Question
You have an order to administer 2.5 ml of a solution that contains 250 mg of a medication in 5 mL of solution every 12 hours. The recommended dose is 50-70 mg/kg/day divided q12hr. If the child weighs 13 kg, is this order safe?
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Question 16 of 20
16. Question
The recommended oral digoxin loading dose for patients aged 2-5 years oldย is 15-20 mcg/kg. Which of the following doses is appropriate if the patient is 4-years-old and weighs 19kg?ย
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Question 17 of 20
17. Question
A healthcare provider prescribes 150 mg every 8 hours for a patient that weighs 60 kg. The recommended dose is 5-7.5 mg/kg/day divided q 8-12hr. Is this order safe?
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Question 18 of 20
18. Question
The recommended pediatric loading dose for a medication is 0.1-0.2 mg/kg. Which of the following doses is appropriate for a patient weighing 15 kg?
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Question 19 of 20
19. Question
A safe dose for a medication is 20-30 mcg/kg/min. The medication is supplied 200 mg in 250 mL. Your patient weighs 130 lbs. Which of the following flow rates is safe?
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Question 20 of 20
20. Question
A safe dose for continuous heparin infusion is 18 units/kg/hr. The pharmacy provides a solution with 20,000 units/250ml. A patient who weighs 75 kg is receiving 30 ml/hr. Is this safe?
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