Weight-Based Dosage Calculations Quiz

What is the first step in solving a weight-based dosage calculation problem?

• Multiply the ordered dosage by the patient's weight in pounds.

• Directly apply the desired over/have formula.

• Convert the patient's weight from pounds to kilograms.

• Convert the patient's weight from kilograms to pounds.

If a physician orders 4 mg per kg for a patient weighing 130 pounds, what is the patient's weight in kilograms?

• 59.1 kg

• 61 kg

• 60 kg

• 58.5 kg

How many milligrams per dose should a patient receive if the order is 4 mg per kg and the patient weighs 59.1 kg?

• 240 mg

• 230 mg

• 250 mg

• 236.4 mg

For a patient weighing 40 pounds, what is the weight in kilograms?

• 18.2 kg

• 20 kg

• 17.5 kg

• 19 kg

If a physician orders 0.50 micrograms per kg for a patient weighing 18.2 kg, how many micrograms per dose should the patient receive?

• 9.1 micrograms

• 10 micrograms

• 8.5 micrograms

• 9.5 micrograms

What is the patient's weight in kilograms if they weigh 180 pounds?

• 79.5 kg

• 82 kg

• 80 kg

• 81.8 kg

How many units per dose should a patient receive if the order is 50 units per kg and the patient weighs 81.8 kg?

• 4090 units

• 4050 units

• 4000 units

• 4100 units

For a patient weighing 195 pounds, what is the weight in kilograms?

• 88.6 kg

• 90 kg

• 89.5 kg

• 87 kg

If a physician orders 400 micrograms per kg per hour for a patient weighing 88.6 kg, what is the desired dose in micrograms?

• 35,000 micrograms

• 35,440 micrograms

• 34,500 micrograms

• 36,000 micrograms

How many milliliters per hour should be administered if the desired dose is 35.44 mg and the bag contains 250 mg per 100 ml?

• 14 ml

• 15 ml

• 13 ml

• 16 ml