Question 1

IV Rate Practice Problems
Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem.
-500 mL D5LR to infuse in 4 hours

Accepted Answer

$\frac{500 \mathrm{~mL}}{4 \mathrm{hr}}=\frac{125 \mathrm{~mL}}{1 \mathrm{hr}}$

Question 2

IV Rate Practice Problems
Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem.
-0.45% NaCl 1000 mL over 6 hours

Accepted Answer

$\frac{1000 \mathrm{~mL}}{6 \mathrm{hr}}=\frac{167 \mathrm{~mL}}{1 \mathrm{hr}}$

Question 3

Dosage Calculations
Calculate the following dosages.
-How many tablets of Zaroxolyn are in one dose?
Ordered: Zaroxolyn 0.005 gm PO q AM
Available: 2.5-mg tablets

Accepted Answer

$\frac{0.005 \mathrm{~g}}{1} \times \frac{1000 \mathrm{mg}}{1 \mathrm{~g}} \times \frac{1 \mathrm{tablet}}{2.5 \mathrm{mg}}=2 \text { tablets }$

Question 4

IV Rate Practice Problems
Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem.
-1000 mL 0.45 NS to infuse over 8 hours

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Question 5

IV Rate Practice Problems
Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem.
-1 L D5W to infuse in 8 hours

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Question 6

IV Rate Practice Problems
Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem.
-KCl 20 mEq in 150 mL D₅W to infuse over 2 hours

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Question 7

IV Rate Practice Problems
Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem.
-250 mL vancomycin to infuse over 2 hours

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Question 8

IV Rate Practice Problems
Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem.
-100 mL Protonix to infuse over 2 hours

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Question 9

Dosage Calculations
Calculate the following dosages.
-What volume of PCN G is in one dose?
Ordered: PCN G 1.25 mil units
Available: Multidose vial labeled 500,000 units/mL after reconstitution

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Question 10

Dosage Calculations
Calculate the following dosages.
-What volume of aminophylline is one dose?
Ordered: aminophylline 175 mg IV q6h
Available: aminophylline ampule labeled 500 mg/20 mL

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Question 11

Calculate IV rates in gtt/min.
-Give 1000 mL D₅½NS q6h. Drop factor is 15 gtt/mL.

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-Give 1000 mL...

Question 12

Dosage Calculations
Calculate the following dosages.
-What volume of PCN G constitutes one dose?
Ordered: PCN G 750,000 units IV q6h
Available: PCN G vial labeled 200,000 units/mL after reconstitution

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Question 13

Dosage Calculations
Calculate the following dosages.
-How many tablets of Synthroid will you give for one dose?
Ordered: Synthroid 0.1 mg PO every morning
Available: 50 mcg Synthroid tablets

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-How many tablets...

Question 14

Dosage Calculations
Calculate the following dosages.
-How much is one dose of Lanoxin?
Ordered: Lanoxin 375 mcg IV in the morning
Available: Lanoxin ampule labeled 0.5 mg/2 mL

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Question 15

IV Rate Practice Problems
Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem.
-250 mL D10W over 10 hours

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Question 16

Dosage Calculations
Calculate the following dosages.
-How many milliliters of KCl will you give?
Ordered: KCl 15 mEq PO BID
Available: 20% KCl labeled 40 mEq/15 mL

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Question 17

Calculate IV rates in gtt/min.
-Give 1 unit PRBC over 2 hours. Blood bag states approximate volume is 250 mL. Drop factor is 10 gtt/mL.

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-Give 1 unit...

Question 18

IV Rate Practice Problems
Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem.
-Magnesium sulfate 5 gm in 100 mL D₅W to infuse over 3 hours

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Question 19

IV Rate Practice Problems
Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem.
-500 mL 0.9 normal saline to infuse over 2 hours

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Question 20

Dosage Calculations
Calculate the following dosages.
-What volume of Heparin is one dose?
Ordered: Heparin 12,000 units SC q12h
Available: Heparin 20,000 units/mL

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Quiz 4: Basic Math Review: Preparing for Medication Calculations

IV Rate Practice Problems Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem. -500 mL D5LR to infuse in 4 hours

IV Rate Practice Problems Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem. -0.45% NaCl 1000 mL over 6 hours

Dosage Calculations Calculate the following dosages. -How many tablets of Zaroxolyn are in one dose? Ordered: Zaroxolyn 0.005 gm PO q AM Available: 2.5-mg tablets

IV Rate Practice Problems Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem. -1000 mL 0.45 NS to infuse over 8 hours

IV Rate Practice Problems Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem. -1 L D5W to infuse in 8 hours

IV Rate Practice Problems Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem. -KCl 20 mEq in 150 mL D₅W to infuse over 2 hours

IV Rate Practice Problems Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem. -250 mL vancomycin to infuse over 2 hours

IV Rate Practice Problems Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem. -100 mL Protonix to infuse over 2 hours

Dosage Calculations Calculate the following dosages. -What volume of PCN G is in one dose? Ordered: PCN G 1.25 mil units Available: Multidose vial labeled 500,000 units/mL after reconstitution

Dosage Calculations Calculate the following dosages. -What volume of aminophylline is one dose? Ordered: aminophylline 175 mg IV q6h Available: aminophylline ampule labeled 500 mg/20 mL

Calculate IV rates in gtt/min. -Give 1000 mL D₅½NS q6h. Drop factor is 15 gtt/mL.

Dosage Calculations Calculate the following dosages. -What volume of PCN G constitutes one dose? Ordered: PCN G 750,000 units IV q6h Available: PCN G vial labeled 200,000 units/mL after reconstitution

Dosage Calculations Calculate the following dosages. -How many tablets of Synthroid will you give for one dose? Ordered: Synthroid 0.1 mg PO every morning Available: 50 mcg Synthroid tablets

Dosage Calculations Calculate the following dosages. -How much is one dose of Lanoxin? Ordered: Lanoxin 375 mcg IV in the morning Available: Lanoxin ampule labeled 0.5 mg/2 mL

IV Rate Practice Problems Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem. -250 mL D10W over 10 hours

Dosage Calculations Calculate the following dosages. -How many milliliters of KCl will you give? Ordered: KCl 15 mEq PO BID Available: 20% KCl labeled 40 mEq/15 mL

Calculate IV rates in gtt/min. -Give 1 unit PRBC over 2 hours. Blood bag states approximate volume is 250 mL. Drop factor is 10 gtt/mL.

IV Rate Practice Problems Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem. -Magnesium sulfate 5 gm in 100 mL D₅W to infuse over 3 hours

IV Rate Practice Problems Calculations with conversion factors required. Round answers to the nearest tenth. Calculate IV rate in mL/hr for each problem. -500 mL 0.9 normal saline to infuse over 2 hours

Dosage Calculations Calculate the following dosages. -What volume of Heparin is one dose? Ordered: Heparin 12,000 units SC q12h Available: Heparin 20,000 units/mL