Week 4: Calculations

The physician ordered Vasotec (enalapril) 15 mg daily for hypertension. The Pyxis contains 5 mg and 2.5 mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse need to administer the one dose of enalapril?   __________  tablets

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

The order reads Synthroid (levothyroxine) 0.175 mg po daily. The pharmacy delivered Synthroid 50 mcg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer to the patient? ________  tablets

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

A patient is to receive Depakene (valproic acid) 375 mg daily. The pharmacy sent Depakene 250 mg per 5 mL. How much would the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth) _________ mL

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

The physician ordered Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone) 80 mg IVP every 8 hours. The nurse receives Solu-Medrol 125 mg in 1 mL. How many mLs would the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth)__________ mL

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

The doctor ordered Dopamine at 6 mcg/kg/min for a patient who weighs 196 lbs. The premix is 400 mg in 250 ml D5W. What would you set the infusion pump at?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON