Dosage Calculations Pt 1- NSG 3160

Front

How many ceftazadime (Fortaz) 160mg tablets will the nurse administer for one dose if the provider orders 400mg PO every 8 hours?

Back

2.5

Front

The provider orders Ampicillin 18mg/kg IM every 8 hours. The client weighs 72 kg. How many mg will the nurse administer for one dose?

Back

1296

Front

The provider orders metformin (Glucophage) 175mg PO TID. How many mg will the nurse administer in 48 hours?

Back

1050

Front

The provider orders prochlorperazine (Compazine) 12mg IM now. How many mL will the nurse administer for this dose?

Back

2.4

Front

How many tablets will the nurse administer for one dose of diltiazem (Cardizem) 40mg when provided with 80mg tablets?

Back

0.5

Front

How many mL will the nurse administer for one dose of valproic acid (Depakene) 5 mg/kg PO BID for a client weighing 176 pounds?

Back

4 mL

Front

How many total mLs did the client consume? Your client has an order for strict intake and output. Your client had the following items: 6 ounces gelatin, 150 mL of water, 7 ounces of broth, 130 mL popsicle, 8 ounces of soda.

Back

910

Front

How many mL’s should the nurse tell the parents to give for 3 teaspoons TID?

Back

15

Front

How many tablet(s) will the nurse administer for one dose of fluoxetine (Prozac) 75mg when provided with 150mg tablets?

Back

0.5

Front

The doctor has ordered furosemide (Lasix) 40mg PO every day. The safe dose range for furosemide is 0.25 - 1 mg/kg/dose. The patient’s last recorded weight was 162 pounds. Calculate the safe dose range and determine if the medication is safe to administer. Round to the nearest whole number.

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18 74 Safe