A 5%D/W solution is infusing at a rate of 30 gtt/min.  The infusion set is calibrated for a drop factor of 20 gtt/mL.  How many mL will infuse in 5 hours?

Solve the parenteral dosages.  If your answer is in decimals, round in the tenths place. Order: 4 mg lorazepam Available: 5 mg/ mL Give:

A physician orders 0.5 L of blood to be infused in 4 hours.  The drop factor set is 12 gtt/mL.  What is the flow rate?

Solve the following dosage by weight problem. Round in the tenths place.  patient weighs 163 lb Order: ancel 25 mg/kg per day, given 4 times a day a)  How much is given per day:   b)  How much is given per dose:

A child that is 118 cm inches tall and weighs 21 kg is to receive penicillin G.  The adult dose is 200,000 units daily IM.  It is available in a solution that is 100,000 units/mL.  How many mL should be administered?  Round in the hundredths place, if needed.

Calculate the amount of solution to be given 4,000 units of a drug is ordered; 5,000 units / cc is available 

Calculate the number of tablets needed 40 mg of drug ordered

Calculate the following pediatric dosage.  Round in the tenths place, if needed. The recommended dose of Vancocin for a patient with MRSA is 40 mg per kilogram per day.  A child weighs 42 pounds.  What amount of drug should the child receive in a day?

Calculate the number of tablets needed 20 gr ordered, 40 gr / tab available 

Solve the following dosage by weight problem. patient weighs 121 lb Order: cefadroxil 15 mg/kg per day, given every 8 hours a)  How much is given per day:   b)  How much is given per dose: