NR 442 Week 1 Medication Calculation Exam – More Than 60+ Questions & Answers

NR 442 Week 1 Medication Calculation

• 20 items for 30 minutes (needs 19/20 or 95% to pass)
• You must pass the 20-question medication calculation exam with a 95% grade to pass medications and to continue in this course (for up to 3 chances), if not you will have to withdraw and receive a failing grade.
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MEDICATION  CALCULATION  EXAM DIRECTIONS

• • Rounding only applies to the final answer, when indicated. If 5 or greater, round up; if less than 5, round down.
  • Decimals are to be used to designate fractional amounts (e.g., 1.5 L, not 1 ½).
  • Amounts less than 1, require a leading zero to left of the decimal (e.g., 0.6 ml).
  • Avoid using a trailing zero (e.g., 2 mg, not 2.0 mg).
  • Answers for gravity flow IV problems (i.e., gtt/min) should be whole numbers.
  • Write only your number answers, DO NOT write down unit of measurement such as tablet, mg, etc.
  • Good luck!

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NR 442 Week 1 Medication Calculation Exam

1. Question: The healthcare provider ordered acetaminophen 15 mg/kg. The client weighs 77 lbs. How many mg will the nurse administer? laisb mg (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
2. Question: The client has an order for amiodarone to infuse at 1 mg/min IV. Available is amiodarone 300 mg/150 mL in dextrose 5%. At what rate will the nurse infuse the medication?
3. Question: The healthcare provider ordered cefotaxime 150 mg/kg/day IV divided into 3 doses. The client weighs 33 lbs. How many mg will the nurse administer for each dose?
4. Question: The client has an order for cephalexin 300 mg orally. The medication available is cephalexin 500 mg/5 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer?
5. Question: The healthcare provider ordered diphenhydramine 10 mg IM. The medication available is diphenhydramine 50 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer?
6. Question: The healthcare provider ordered dopamine 4 mcg/kg/min. The client weighs 155 lbs. The pharmacy delivered dopamine 400 mg /250 mL in 0.45% sodium chloride. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion?` tt) mL/hr (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
7. Question: The healthcare provider ordered enoxaparin 1 mg/kg subcutaneously. The client weighs 99 lbs. The pharmacy delivers enoxaparin 40 mg/0.4 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer?
8. Question: The healthcare provider ordered filgrastim S mcg/kg/day IV. The medication available is filgrastim 300 mcg/1 ml_. The client weighs 187 lbs. How many mL will the nurse administer?
9. Question: The client has an order for glipizide 20 mg P0. The medication available is glipizide 5 mg scored tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
10. Question: The client has an order for heparin 5,500 units IVP. The medication available is heparin 10,000 units/1 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer?
11. Question: The healthcare provider ordered heparin 1,300 units/hr. The medication available is heparin 50,000 units/500 m10.9% sodium chloride. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion?
12. Question: The healthcare provider ordered isoniazid 6 mg/kg. The client weighs 44 kg. The medication available is isoniazid 100 mg scored tablets. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
13. Question: The client has an order for lidocaine to infuse at 3.75 mg/min IV. The medication available is lidocaine 2 g/250 mt dextrose 5%. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion? nearest whole number.)
14. Question: The client has an order for Lactated Ringers 1,500 mL to infuse over 12 hours. The available tubing delivers 15 gtt/mL. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion?
15. Question: The client has an order for methylphenidate 30 mg orally. The medication available is methylphenidate 10 mg per scored tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer?
16. Question: The healthcare provider ordered methylprednisolone 1 mg/kg IVP. The medication available is methylprednisolone 125 mg/2 mL. The client weighs 121 lbs. How many mL will the nurse administer? mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth
17. Question: The client has an order for penicillin 1,000 mg IV to infuse over 45 minutes. The medication available is penicillin 1000 mg/150 mL 0.9% sodium chloride. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion? mL/hr (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.)
18. Question: The client has an order for risperidone 40 mg IM. The medication available is risperidone 50 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer for each dose?
19. Question: The client has an order for tobramycin 150 mg IV every 8 hours. The client weighs 143 lbs. The minimum therapeutic dose for tobramycin is 3 mg/kg/day in 3 dlided doses. What is the minimum therapeutic dosage of medication in mg this client can receive per day? mg (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.)
20. Question: The client has an order for tobramycin 250 mg IV every 8 hours. The client weighs 231 lbs. Tobramycin can be safely administered up to 6 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. What is the maximum dosage of medication in mg this 11 client can receive per day
    

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NR 442 Week 1 Medication Calculation Exam

1. Question: The client has an order for cephalexin (Keflex) 500 mg orally. The medication available is cephalexin 250 mg/5 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? ____ mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
2. Question: The client has an order for methylphenidate (Ritalin) 5 mg orally. The medication available is methylphenidate 5 mg per scored tablet. How many tab will the nurse administer? ___tab (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.
3. Question: The client has an order for risperidone (Risperdal Consta) 37.5 mg IM. The medication available is risperidone 37.5 mg/1 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer for each dose? ____ mL (If needed, round to the nearest whole number)
4. Question: The client has an order for heparin 7000 units IVP. The medication available is heparin 5000 units/1 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? ___mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth)
5. Question: The client has an order for amiodarone (Cordarone) to infuse at 0.5 mg/min IV. The fluid available is amiodarone 300 mg/200 mL dextrose 5%. At what rate will the nurse infuse the medication? ____mL/hr (If needed, round to the nearest whole number)
6. Question: The client has an order for penicillin 600 mg IV to infuse over 20 minutes. The medication available is penicillin 600 mg/50 mL NS. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion? ___mL/hr (If needed, round to the nearest whole number)
7. Question: The client has an order for lidocaine to infuse at 3 mg/min IV. The fluid available is lidocaine 1 g/250 mL dextrose 5%. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion? ____mL/ hr (If needed, round to the nearest whole number)
8. Question: The client has an order for Lactated Ringers (LR) 500 mL to infuse over 12 hours. The available tubing delivers 15 gtt/mL. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion? ____gtt/min (If needed, round to the nearest whole number)
9. Question: The healthcare provider ordered heparin 1400 units/hr. The fluid available is heparin 25,000 units/250 mL 9% NS. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion? ___ mL/hr (If needed round to the nearest whole number)
10. Question: The healthcare provider ordered filgrastim (Neupogen) 5 mcg/kg/day. The medication available is filgrastim 300 mcg/1 mL. The client weighs 236 lb. How many mL will the nurse administer? ___ mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth)
11. Question: The client has an order for glipizide (Glucotrol) 40 mg po. The medication available is glipizide 10 mg/1 tab. How many tab will the nurse administer? ___ tab (If needed, round to the nearest whole number)
12. Question: The healthcare provider ordered diphenhydramine 45 mg IM. The medication available is diphenhydramine 25 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? ___ mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth)
13. Question: The healthcare provider ordered dopamine 4 mcg/kg/min. The client weighs 134 lb. The pharmacy delivered dopamine 400 mg in 250 mL ½ NS. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion? ___ mL/hr (If needed, round to the nearest tenth)
14. Question: The healthcare provider ordered cefotaxime 150 mg/kg/day divided into 3 doses. The client weighs 70 lb. How many mg will the nurse administer for each dose? ___ mg (If needed, round to the nearest whole number)
15. Question: The healthcare provider ordered methylprednisolone 0.5 mg/kg IVP. The medication available is methylprednisolone 125 mg/2 mL. The client weighs 114 lb. How many mL will the nurse administer? ___ mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth)
16. Question: The healthcare provider ordered acetaminophen (Tylenol) 15 mg/kg. The client weighs 46 lb. How many mg will the nurse administer? ___ mg (If needed, round to the nearest tenth)
17. Question: The healthcare provider ordered enoxaparin (Lovenox) 1 mg/kg. The client weighs 124 lb. The pharmacy delivers enoxaparin 40 mg/0.4 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? ___ mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth)
18. Question: The healthcare provider ordered isoniazid (INH) 6 mg/kg. The client weighs 66 kg. The medication available is isoniazid 100 mg tab. How many tab will the nurse administer? ___ tab (If needed, round to the nearest whole number)
19. Question: The client has an order for tobramycin 250 mg IV every 8 hours. The client weighs 138 lb. Tobramycin can be safely administered up to 6 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. What is the maximum dosage of medication in mg this client can receive per day? ____mg (If needed, round to the whole number)
20. Question: The client has an order for tobramycin 150 mg IV every 8 hours. The client weighs 105 lb. The minimum therapeutic dose for tobramycin is 3 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. What is the minimum therapeutic dosage of medication in mg this client can receive per day? ____mg (If needed, round to the whole number)
    

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NR 442 Week 1 Medication Calculation Exam

1. Question: The healthcare provider ordered furosemide (Lasix) 2 mg/kg. The client weighs 30 lb. How many milligrams will the nurse administer?
2. Question: The client has an order for phenytoin (Dilantin) oral suspension, 5 mg/kg/day divided into 3 doses. The client weighs 40 kg. How many mg will the nurse administer for each dose?
3. Question: The client has an order for ibuprofen 300 mg. The medication available is ibuprofen 100 mg tab. How many tab will the nurse administer?
4. Question: The client has an order for acetaminophen (Tylenol) 50 mg. The medication available is acetaminophen 80 mg/2 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer?
5. Question: The client has an order for amoxicillin 150 mg. The medication available is amoxicillin 250 mg/10 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer?
6. Question: The client has an order for clindamycin 75 mg every 6 hours. The client weighs 40 lb. Clindamycin can be safely administered up to 25 mg/kg/day. What is the maximum dosage of medication in mg that this client can receive per day?
7. Question: The client has an order for ampicillin 125 mg. The medication available is ampicillin 250 mg/2 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer?
8. Question: The client has an order for meperidine HCL 35 mg. The medication available is meperidine HCL 100 mg/2 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer?
9. Question: The client has an order for atropine 0.6 mg. The medication available is atropine 400 mcg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer?
10. Question: The health care provider ordered morphine sulfate 0.5 mg/kg IV. The medication available is morphine sulfate 10 mg/mL. The client weighs 36 lb. How many mL will the nurse administer?
11. Question: The client has an order for cefazolin 500 mg in 250 mL 0.9% NS to infuse over 90 minutes. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion?
12. Question: The healthcare provider ordered Lactated Ringers (LR) 20 mL/kg over 8 hours. The client weighs 90 lb. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion?
13. Question: The healthcare provider ordered Lactated Ringers (LR) 15 mL/kg over 4 hours. The client weighs 70 lb. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion?
14. Question: The healthcare provider ordered 750 mL Lactated Ringers (LR) to infuse over 10 hours. The available tubing delivers 60 gtt/mL. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion?
15. Question: The healthcare provider ordered 750 mL D5W to infuse over 9 hours. The available tubing delivers 60 gtt/mL. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion?
16. Question: The healthcare provider ordered 500 mL 0.9% NS to infuse over 12 hours. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion?
17. Question: The client has an order for cefoxitin sodium (Mefoxin) 363 mg IVPB q 8 hr. Available is cefoxitin sodium 363 mg in D5W 75 mL to infuse over 20 minutes. At what rate will the nurse set the infusion?
18. Question: The client has an order for phenytoin (Dilantin) 150 mg. The client weighs 22 lb. Phenytoin can be safely administered up to 8 mg/kg/day. What is the maximum dosage of medication in mg that this client can receive per day?
19. Question: The client has an order for ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV divided into 3 doses. The client weighs 30 kg. How much will the nurse administer for each dose?
20. Question: The client has an order for hydroxyzine (Vistaril) 24 mg. The client weighs 24 lb. Hydroxyzine can be safely administered up to 1 mg/kg/dose. What is the maximum dosage of medication in mg that this client can receive per dose?
    

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NR 442 Week 1 Medication Calculation Exam

1. Question: The primary health Care provider prescribes heparin sodium 5000 units subcutaneously every 8 hours for a client with a deep when thrombosis DVT the viol reads happening sodium 7500 units per 5 Mili litres ml
2. Question: The nurse practitioner prescribes morphine sulfate 6 MG intervenous (IV) every four hours as needed (PRN) for pain. The morphine is available in a 8 mg/2 mL vial. How many millilitres (mL) of this drug will the nurse administer to the client in each dose?
3. Question: A client with a history of schizophrenia is prescribed Risperdal (risperidone) 2.5 mg by mouth BID for maintenance therapy. The label reads 0.25 mg per orally-disintegrating tablet. How many tablets does the nurse administrator per day?
4. Question: A client is prescribed dobutamine (Dobutrex), which is to be infused at 20 milliliters per hour (ml / h). The customer weighs 60 t 250 mg in 250 ml D5W. How many micrograms per kilogram per minute (mcg/kg/min) of Dobutamine infunsing?
5. Question: The primary healthcare provider prescribes Sodium Nitroprusside (Nipride) to infuse at 90 ml per hour. The client weighs 80 kg. The available concentration is 50 mg of Nipride in 250 mL of D5W. How many micrograms per kilogram per minute (mcg/kg/min) of nepride is infusing?
6. Question: The prescription reads Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride) 45 mg intramuscular (IM) every 6 hours PRN. The vial for Benadryl states 50 mg/ml. How many millilitres (mL) would you administer per dose?
7. Question: A client who weighs 120 pounds in prescribed the antibiotic drug Cleocin (clindamycin) 8 mg/kg/day divided into 3 equal doses. How many grams of the medication will the client receive over the 7 day period?
8. Question: The client is prescribed 4 units of platelets (200 ml) to infuse in 2 hours. The tubing drip rate is 15 drops per milliliter (gtt/mL). At what rate in drops/minute (gtt/min) would the nurse set the pump to complete the infusion in 2 hours?
9. Question: The primary healthcare provider has prescribed ticarcillin (Ticar) 600 mg intramuscular every 4 hours. The available dose and reconstitution instructions are: Add 2 milliliters (mL) sterile water for injection to make ticarcillin 1g per 2.6 mL. How much would the nurse give in mililiters (mL).
10. Question: The primary health Care provider prescribes dexamethasone sodium phosphate 6 mg intramuscular (IM) every 12 hours for a client. The recommended safe dosage range is 2-9 mg per day. The vial strength is 8 mg per millilitre (mg/mL). Calculate the daily dose in mg is the prescribed dosage safe How many millilitres will you administer per dose?
11. Question: The primary healthcare provider prescribes Norvir (ritonavir) 0.6 grams by mouth TID for a client with HIV. The medication is supplied as an oral solution labelled 40 milligrams per milliliter (mg/mL). How many millilitres (mL) of medication would the client receive per dose?
12. Question: The nurse practitioner prescribes Penicillin G 3, 000, 000 units intramuscular one time dose for treatment of a severe upper respiratory infection. The vial label reads 5 million units in 3 mililiters (mL). Calculate how many millilitres (mL) of this antibiotic the nurse would administrator to the client?
13. Question: The prescription reads Fragmin (dalteparine sodium) 80 units/kg subcutaneously every 12 hours. The client weighs 175 pounds. The Fragmin is available in a single-use 10, 000 units per milliliter (units/ml/ syring. How many millilitres will the nurse administrator per dose?
14. Question: A client is prescribed esmolol (Brevibioc) to be infused at 60 milliliters per hour (mL). The client weighs 70 kg. The available concentration esmolol 5 grams in 500 milliliters (mL) of D5W. Calculate the micrograms per kilogram per minute (mcg/kg/min) of esmolol infusing.
15. Question: A client weighs 86 pounds. The daily recommended safe dose range for a certain drug is 0.05 – 0.1 mg/kg/day.

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