Choosing the “correct” words is important because words should be all of the following except . . .

15. The recommended safe dosage of erythromycin for a child is 20 mg/kg/day by mouth in four equal doses. The child’s weight is 33 lb. The medication is supplied in 125 mg/mL. How many milliliters will be administered for each dose?

A “working thesis”  . . .

10. The healthcare provider orders ampicillin 1 g in 100 mL of D5W IVPB to infuse over 20 minutes. Tubing drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute.

35.The client is prescribed 3/4 strength Glucerna to run at 50 ml/hour.  The pharmacy provides Glucerna 480 mL per can.  How many milliliters of water should the nurse dilute the formula with in order to provide the correct concentration of formula?

6. A client has acetaminophen 650 mg ordered every 4 hours per gastric tube. The acetaminophen syrup is supplied in a 250 milligram per 5 mL concentration. How many milliliters would the nurse administer with each dose?

28. The client weighs 120 pounds 8 ounces.  How many kg does the client weigh?

14.  The healthcare provider orders D5 0.9% NS 1000 mL infuse over 10 hours. Tubing drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in drops per minute.

3. The healthcare provider orders famotidine elixir 150 mg po twice a day for heartburn. The medication is supplied in 15 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?

4. The healthcare provider orders magnesium oxide 1200 mg oral three times a day for a client with hypomagnesemia. Magnesium oxide is available in 400 mg tablets. How many tablets would the nurse administer with each dose?