Deck 2: Medications

Question 1

Baby Jones weighs 2.84 kg. His weight in grams is

A) 28.40
B) 2840
C) 24.80
D) 248.0

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Baby Jones length is 0.48 m. This is

A) 48 cm
B) 4.8 cm
C) 84 cm
D) 8.4 cm

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Bill is to have 1.5 L of fluid/day. This is

A) 15 ml
B) 150 ml
C) 1500 ml
D) 15 000 ml

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Jack is to have 3.6 grams of drug A each day, to be given in three equally divided doses. For each dose Jack should receive

A) 1.2 mg
B) 12 mg
C) 120 mg
D) 1200 mg

Question 5

Harry is to have 3 grams of Drug B each day, to be given 6/24. For a single dose he should have

A) 250 mg
B) 500 mg
C) 750 mg
D) 1000 mg

Question 6

Liz is ordered 0.25 mg of Drug C per day, to be give BD. For a single dose she should be given

A) 125 mg
B) 125 mcg
C) 62.5 mg
D) 62.5 mcg

Question 7

Carol is to have 7.5 mg of metoclopramide (Maxolon) for nausea. Stock is 5 mg tablets. She should be given

A) 1 tablet/dose
B) 1 1/2 tablets/dose
C) 2 tablets/dose
D) 3 tablets/dose

Question 8

Holly is to have 62.5 mcg of Lanoxin. Stock on hand is 125 mcg tablets. She should be given

A) 2 tablets
B) 1 1/2 tablets
C) 1 tablet
D) 1/2 a tablet

Question 9

Lucy is to have 2 ml of drug D. Stock available is a 100 ml bottle with a concentration of 25 mg/5 ml. For each dose, Lucy should receive

A) 2.5 mg
B) 10 mg
C) 12.5 mg
D) 25 mg

Question 10

James is to have 175 mcg of drug E. Stock available is 0.05 mg/2 ml. For this order you should pour

A) 2 ml
B) 3.5 ml
C) 7 ml
D) 7.5 ml

Question 11

Polly weighs 20 kg and she is ordered 12 ml of drug F. Stock on hand is 24 mg/ml. The recommended dose of this medication for children is 15 mg/kg/dose. The dose Polly was ordered is

A) too low to be significant
B) close to the recommended dose
C) greater than expected
D) far too large for Polly

Question 12

Peter is to have 40 mg of pethidine. Stock on hand is 100 mg/2 ml. The volume to be drawn up should be

A) 0.2 ml
B) 0.4 ml
C) 0.6 ml
D) 0.8 ml

Question 13

Mary, who weighs 16 kg, is to have 1.5 mg/kg of pethidine. Stock is 100 mg/2 ml, so the volume to be drawn up in an 0.5 insulin syringe would be

A) 0.24 ml
B) 0.28 ml
C) 0. 36 ml
D) 0.48 ml

Question 14

John is to have 10 000 units of Heparin. From available stock of 5000 units/0.2 ml, the volume required for this order is

A) 0.2 ml
B) 0.4 ml
C) 0.6 ml
D) 0.8 ml

Question 15

Maggie is to have 3 L of intravenous fluid over the next 24 hours. The volume per hour required from this order is

A) 100 ml
B) 125 ml
C) 150 ml
D) 167 ml

Question 16

Robert is to have 1 L of intravenous fluid over a 6-hour period. For this infusion, the ml/hour that he will receive are

A) 167
B) 176
C) 183
D) 198

Question 17

Megan is to have 2.4 L over a 24-hour period. The volume per hour for this order would be

A) 67 ml
B) 100 ml
C) 110 ml
D) 125 ml

Question 18

Cathie is to have 60 ml per hour. The drop factor for the giving set is 20 drops/ml. This infusion should drip at

A) 42 dpm
B) 37 dpm
C) 33 dpm
D) 20 dpm

Question 19

Ten-year-old Sam is to receive 40 ml per hour, via a micro-dropper. The drops/minute that will deliver this order are

A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 40

Question 20

Jane is to receive 0.4 L of blood over 4 hours. The drop factor for this giving set is 15 drops/ml. To fulfil this order, the number of drops/minute would be

A) 20
B) 25
C) 33
D) 42

Question 21

Ms Chisholme has been admitted to hospital for an appendicectomy. She has a history of a previous deep vein thrombosis, she is on an oral contraceptive pill and she smokes 20 to 25 cigarettes per day. The following seven questions relate to her management.
-Her premedication is due. She is to have 60 mg of intramuscular pethidine. Stock available is 50 mg/ml. The volume to be drawn up for this dose is

A) 1.6 ml
B) 1.4 ml
C) 1.2 ml
D) 1 ml

Question 22

Ms Chisholme has been admitted to hospital for an appendicectomy. She has a history of a previous deep vein thrombosis, she is on an oral contraceptive pill and she smokes 20 to 25 cigarettes per day. The following seven questions relate to her management.
-Atropine, 400 mcg, is to be given. If stock in the ward is 0.5 mg/ml, what volume should be drawn up for this dose?

A) 1 ml
B) 0.8 ml
C) 0.6 ml
D) 0.4 ml

Question 23

Ms Chisholme has been admitted to hospital for an appendicectomy. She has a history of a previous deep vein thrombosis, she is on an oral contraceptive pill and she smokes 20 to 25 cigarettes per day. The following seven questions relate to her management.
-On her return to the ward later in the day, she is ordered 7500 units of Heparin. Stock available in the ward is 5000 units/0.2 ml. The volume of this medication required for this order is

A) 1 ml
B) 0.9 ml
C) 0.6 ml
D) 0.3 ml

Question 24

Ms Chisholme has been admitted to hospital for an appendicectomy. She has a history of a previous deep vein thrombosis, she is on an oral contraceptive pill and she smokes 20 to 25 cigarettes per day. The following seven questions relate to her management.
-She asks for medication to relieve her pain, and 7.5 mg of morphine is ordered. Stock available is 15 mg/ml. The volume required for this order is

A) 0.4 ml
B) 0.5 ml
C) 0.6 ml
D) 0.7 ml

Question 25

Ms Chisholme has been admitted to hospital for an appendicectomy. She has a history of a previous deep vein thrombosis, she is on an oral contraceptive pill and she smokes 20 to 25 cigarettes per day. The following seven questions relate to her management.
-Antibiotics have been ordered because her appendix was very inflamed. Stock in the ward is 1 gram of powder in a 10 ml vial for reconstitution. If the antibiotic powder displaces 0.7 ml of fluid when mixed with sterile water, the amount of water required for a
Concentration of 250 mg/ml is

A) 3.3 ml
B) 4.7 ml
C) 5 ml
D) 10 ml

Question 26

Ms Chisholme has been admitted to hospital for an appendicectomy. She has a history of a previous deep vein thrombosis, she is on an oral contraceptive pill and she smokes 20 to 25 cigarettes per day. The following seven questions relate to her management.
-If the dose required is 750 mg, the volume of solution that should be drawn up is

A) 7.5 ml
B) 6.3 ml
C) 5 ml
D) 3 ml

Question 27

Ms Chisholme has been admitted to hospital for an appendicectomy. She has a history of a previous deep vein thrombosis, she is on an oral contraceptive pill and she smokes 20 to 25 cigarettes per day. The following seven questions relate to her management.
-Ms Chisholme asks for a medication to relieve her nausea. She may have 7.5 mg of metoclopramide (Maxolon) 6/24 PRN. Available stock is 10 mg/2 ml, so the volume required for this order is

A) 1 ml
B) 1.25 ml
C) 1.5 ml
D) 1.75 ml

Question 28

Mr Blacker has been transferred to the ward following a heart attack three days ago. He tells you he is nauseated and feels quite unwell. You are assisting the registered nurse to care for him. The following four questions relate to his care.
-Intravenous frusemide 30 mg has been ordered. If available stock is 20 mg/ml, the registered nurse should give him

A) 3 ml
B) 2.5 ml
C) 2 ml
D) 1.5 ml

Question 29

Mr Blacker has been transferred to the ward following a heart attack three days ago. He tells you he is nauseated and feels quite unwell. You are assisting the registered nurse to care for him. The following four questions relate to his care.
-Intravenous Lanoxin is due and he is to have 125 mcg BD. If stock available is 0.5 mg/2 ml, the registered nurse should draw up

A) 0.5 ml
B) 1 ml
C) 1.5 ml
D) 2 ml

Question 30

Mr Blacker has been transferred to the ward following a heart attack three days ago. He tells you he is nauseated and feels quite unwell. You are assisting the registered nurse to care for him. The following four questions relate to his care.
-Intramuscular Stemetil 10 mg has been ordered. The volume required for this order, if available stock is 12.5 mg/ml, is

A) 1 ml
B) 0.8 ml
C) 0.6 ml
D) 0.5 ml

Question 31

Mr Blacker has been transferred to the ward following a heart attack three days ago. He tells you he is nauseated and feels quite unwell. You are assisting the registered nurse to care for him. The following four questions relate to his care.
-Mr Blacker asks for medication for chest pain which has not been relieved by his Anginine tablets. He is seen by the doctor and is to have 12 mg of subcutaneous morphine. If stock is 15 mg/ml, the volume to be drawn up is

A) 0.8 ml
B) 0.75 ml
C) 0.4 ml
D) 0.3 ml

Question 32

Pat Goss is a 16-year-old who was in a motor vehicle accident. She has several limb fractures, which have been stabilised, and lacerations, which are infected. She has just come to the ward from ICU and you are assisting the registered nurse with her care. The following six questions relate to her care.
-The antibiotic Gentamicin 120 mg is to be given intravenously. Stock available is 40 mg/ml. The registered nurse should draw up

A) 6 ml
B) 5 ml
C) 4 ml
D) 3 ml

Question 33

Pat Goss is a 16-year-old who was in a motor vehicle accident. She has several limb fractures, which have been stabilised, and lacerations, which are infected. She has just come to the ward from ICU and you are assisting the registered nurse with her care. The following six questions relate to her care.
-Pat is also having 3 grams of Erythromycin daily, to be given 6/24. This medication is available as 1 g of powder, which will displace 1 ml of fluid on reconstitution. To achieve a

A) 10 ml
B) 9 ml
C) 8 ml
D) 7 ml

Question 34

Pat Goss is a 16-year-old who was in a motor vehicle accident. She has several limb fractures, which have been stabilised, and lacerations, which are infected. She has just come to the ward from ICU and you are assisting the registered nurse with her care. The following six questions relate to her care.
-The mg per dose that is given from this order equals

A) 250
B) 500
C) 750
D) 1000

Question 35

Pat Goss is a 16-year-old who was in a motor vehicle accident. She has several limb fractures, which have been stabilised, and lacerations, which are infected. She has just come to the ward from ICU and you are assisting the registered nurse with her care. The following six questions relate to her care.
-The volume to be drawn up for this order is

A) 10 ml
B) 7.5 ml
C) 5 ml
D) 2.5 ml

Question 36

Pat Goss is a 16-year-old who was in a motor vehicle accident. She has several limb fractures, which have been stabilised, and lacerations, which are infected. She has just come to the ward from ICU and you are assisting the registered nurse with her care. The following six questions relate to her care.
-Pat asks for pain medication. She is permitted 6 mg of methadone hydrochloride. The volume to be drawn up from available stock of 10 mg/ml is

A) 0.2 ml
B) 0.4 ml
C) 0.6 ml
D) 0.8 ml

Question 37

Pat Goss is a 16-year-old who was in a motor vehicle accident. She has several limb fractures, which have been stabilised, and lacerations, which are infected. She has just come to the ward from ICU and you are assisting the registered nurse with her care. The following six questions relate to her care.
-Pat is to have 3000 units of subcutaneous Heparin BD, to be given with an 0.5 ml insulin syringe. Stock is 5000 units/0.2 ml, so the volume required is

A) 0.2 ml
B) 0.18 ml
C) 0.16 ml
D) 0.12 ml

Question 38

Mr Joel Daniels has been admitted to the ward with Pneumonia. He has a history of heart disease. The registered nurse who is working with you has asked you to work out the required volumes for the medications she is about to give him. The following three questions relate to his care.
-Intravenous Gentamicin 240 mg (an antibiotic) has been ordered to be given at once. Stock available is 40 mg/ml. The volume is required for this order is

A) 2 ml
B) 4 ml
C) 6 ml
D) 8 ml

Question 39

Mr Joel Daniels has been admitted to the ward with Pneumonia. He has a history of heart disease. The registered nurse who is working with you has asked you to work out the required volumes for the medications she is about to give him. The following three questions relate to his care.
-He is also to have the antibiotic ampicillin sodium 1.5 grams BD. Stock is 1 gram powder in 10 ml vial for reconstitution. The registered nurse asks you to calculate the volume of sterile water required, to reconstitute one, 1 gram vial to a concentration of 200 mg/ml if the powder displaces 0.7 ml when the solution is formed. The volume required for this task is

A) 3.5 ml
B) 4.3 ml
C) 4.7 ml
D) 5 ml

Question 40

Mr Joel Daniels has been admitted to the ward with Pneumonia. He has a history of heart disease. The registered nurse who is working with you has asked you to work out the required volumes for the medications she is about to give him. The following three questions relate to his care.
-If the concentration of this medication is 200 mg/ml, the volume of ampicillin sodium which needs to be drawn up for this order is

A) 10 ml
B) 7.5 ml
C) 5 ml
D) 2.5 ml

Question 41

You have been assigned to a surgical ward and you are working with a registered nurse in the peri-operative bay. Four clients have surgery booked for today, and two are recovering from surgery yesterday. The registered nurse asks you to assist with medications by checking her calculations.
-Mrs Main's premedication is due. She has been ordered 60 mg of intramuscular pethidine and 500 mcg of Atropine. If stock of pethidine is 50 mg/ml, what volume should be drawn up?

Question 42

You have been assigned to a surgical ward and you are working with a registered nurse in the peri-operative bay. Four clients have surgery booked for today, and two are recovering from surgery yesterday. The registered nurse asks you to assist with medications by checking her calculations.
-Atropine is available as 0.5 mg/ml. What volume of this drug is required for this order?

Question 43

You have been assigned to a surgical ward and you are working with a registered nurse in the peri-operative bay. Four clients have surgery booked for today, and two are recovering from surgery yesterday. The registered nurse asks you to assist with medications by checking her calculations.
-Mandy Richards had abdominal surgery yesterday, and she asks you for 'something for her nausea'. Intramuscular metoclopramide (Maxolon) 4 mg has been ordered. If stock in the ward is 10 mg/2 ml, what volume of this medication should she be given?

Question 44

You have been assigned to a surgical ward and you are working with a registered nurse in the peri-operative bay. Four clients have surgery booked for today, and two are recovering from surgery yesterday. The registered nurse asks you to assist with medications by checking her calculations.
-Mandy's pain relief medication completed two hours ago and she tells the registered nurse that her pain is troublesome. Subcutaneous morphine, 6 mg, may be given. If stock available is 10 mg/ml, what volume is required for this order?

Question 45

You have been assigned to a surgical ward and you are working with a registered nurse in the peri-operative bay. Four clients have surgery booked for today, and two are recovering from surgery yesterday. The registered nurse asks you to assist with medications by checking her calculations.
-Ms Fisher's premedication is now due. She has been ordered Papaveretum 16 mg and Hyoscine 0.4 mg. If Papaveretum is available 20 mg/ml, what volume should be drawn up?

Question 46

You have been assigned to a surgical ward and you are working with a registered nurse in the peri-operative bay. Four clients have surgery booked for today, and two are recovering from surgery yesterday. The registered nurse asks you to assist with medications by checking her calculations.
-Hyocine is available as 400 mcg/ml. What volume of this medication is required?

Question 47

You have been assigned to a surgical ward and you are working with a registered nurse in the peri-operative bay. Four clients have surgery booked for today, and two are recovering from surgery yesterday. The registered nurse asks you to assist with medications by checking her calculations.
-Mrs Cootes, who is to have surgery to remove gallstones this afternoon, is in pain. She is permitted intramuscular Hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan), 14 mg, and morphine 8 mg 4/24 PRN. If Buscopan is available as 20 mg/ml, what volume of this medication is required?

Question 48

You have been assigned to a surgical ward and you are working with a registered nurse in the peri-operative bay. Four clients have surgery booked for today, and two are recovering from surgery yesterday. The registered nurse asks you to assist with medications by checking her calculations.
-Morphine for Mrs Cootes is available as 10 mg/ml. What volume should be drawn up for this order?

Question 49

You have been assigned to a surgical ward and you are working with a registered nurse in the peri-operative bay. Four clients have surgery booked for today, and two are recovering from surgery yesterday. The registered nurse asks you to assist with medications by checking her calculations.
-Mrs Oliver had an abdominal hysterectomy yesterday. Her pain is controlled by a PCA apparatus but she is having trouble with nausea. She is permitted 7.5 mg of intravenous metoclopramide (Maxolon) 6/24 PRN. If stock is 10 mg/2 ml, what volume is required for this order?

Question 50

You have been assigned to a surgical ward and you are working with a registered nurse in the peri-operative bay. Four clients have surgery booked for today, and two are recovering from surgery yesterday. The registered nurse asks you to assist with medications by checking her calculations.
-Mrs Oliver is to have 7500 units of subcutaneous Heparin each day. If stock on hand is 5000 units/0.2 ml, what volume should be drawn up?

Question 51

Ms Rachel Anderson is a young lady who has been transferred to the ward from ICU following a motor vehicle accident where she sustained fractures to her pelvis and left femur. Rachel has an infusion in progress and has medications to limit infection and relieve pain. You are caring for her under the guidance of a registered nurse.
-When you visit Rachel after handover, she asks for Panadol to relieve her headache. She is permitted 1 gram of paracetamol 4/24 PRN for mild to moderate pain. Stock is 500 mg tablets. How should this order be interpreted?

Question 52

Ms Rachel Anderson is a young lady who has been transferred to the ward from ICU following a motor vehicle accident where she sustained fractures to her pelvis and left femur. Rachel has an infusion in progress and has medications to limit infection and relieve pain. You are caring for her under the guidance of a registered nurse.
-An intravenous infusion of 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride is in progress. The drop factor for the giving set is 20 drops/ml and the line is dripping at the rate of 40 drops/minute. What volume of fluid/hour would Rachel receive from this rate of flow?

Question 53

Ms Rachel Anderson is a young lady who has been transferred to the ward from ICU following a motor vehicle accident where she sustained fractures to her pelvis and left femur. Rachel has an infusion in progress and has medications to limit infection and relieve pain. You are caring for her under the guidance of a registered nurse.
-How long (in hours and minutes) would you expect this infusion to last? Antibiotics are given to control infection. Rachel is having Ampicillin, 3 grams/day, to be given 6/24. Ampicillin is available as 1 gram of powder in a 10 ml vial and instructions accompanying the medication indicate that the 1 gram of powder will displace 0.7 ml of f luidwhen reconstituted.

Question 54

Ms Rachel Anderson is a young lady who has been transferred to the ward from ICU following a motor vehicle accident where she sustained fractures to her pelvis and left femur. Rachel has an infusion in progress and has medications to limit infection and relieve pain. You are caring for her under the guidance of a registered nurse.
-How much fluid will the registered nurse need to add to the vial to achieve a concentration of 100 mg/ml?

Question 55

Ms Rachel Anderson is a young lady who has been transferred to the ward from ICU following a motor vehicle accident where she sustained fractures to her pelvis and left femur. Rachel has an infusion in progress and has medications to limit infection and relieve pain. You are caring for her under the guidance of a registered nurse.
-How many mg/dose should Rachel receive from the order?

Question 56

Ms Rachel Anderson is a young lady who has been transferred to the ward from ICU following a motor vehicle accident where she sustained fractures to her pelvis and left femur. Rachel has an infusion in progress and has medications to limit infection and relieve pain. You are caring for her under the guidance of a registered nurse.
-What volume should be drawn up for a single dose of this medication?

Question 57

Ms Rachel Anderson is a young lady who has been transferred to the ward from ICU following a motor vehicle accident where she sustained fractures to her pelvis and left femur. Rachel has an infusion in progress and has medications to limit infection and relieve pain. You are caring for her under the guidance of a registered nurse.
-This medication is to be added to 50 ml of infusion solution in the burette and delivered over a 15-minute period. Remembering that the drop factor of the giving set is 20 drops/ml, how fast will the medicated solution need to drip to deliver the prescribed dose In the given time?

Question 58

Ms Rachel Anderson is a young lady who has been transferred to the ward from ICU following a motor vehicle accident where she sustained fractures to her pelvis and left femur. Rachel has an infusion in progress and has medications to limit infection and relieve pain. You are caring for her under the guidance of a registered nurse.
-Rachel is to have 7500 units of subcutaneous Heparin. If stock on hand is 5000 units/0.2 ml, what volume should be drawn up for this order?

Question 59

Ms Rachel Anderson is a young lady who has been transferred to the ward from ICU following a motor vehicle accident where she sustained fractures to her pelvis and left femur. Rachel has an infusion in progress and has medications to limit infection and relieve pain. You are caring for her under the guidance of a registered nurse.
-Rachel is to have a wound on her leg debrided by the medical officer. She is to have 12 mg of subcutaneous morphine half an hour prior to the procedure. If stock in the ward is 15 mg/ml, what volume is required for this order?

Question 60

Ms Rachel Anderson is a young lady who has been transferred to the ward from ICU following a motor vehicle accident where she sustained fractures to her pelvis and left femur. Rachel has an infusion in progress and has medications to limit infection and relieve pain. You are caring for her under the guidance of a registered nurse.
-Rachel is very apprehensive about the procedure, so oral Diazepam, 7.5 mg, is ordered. If stock in the ward is 5 mg scored tablets, how many tablets should she be given?

Question 61

You are working in a surgical bay caring for five clients under the guidance of a registered nurse. Today, she has asked you to take particular notice of the intravenous fluid management of the clients in your care.
-Mrs Main had surgery yesterday to remove a tumour from her bowel. She is currently having nil by mouth, and has a 1 L bag of 5% dextrose infusing over a 6-hour period. How many ml/hour should be run into the burette each hour?

Question 62

You are working in a surgical bay caring for five clients under the guidance of a registered nurse. Today, she has asked you to take particular notice of the intravenous fluid management of the clients in your care.
-The drop factor for Mrs Main's giving set is 20 drops/ml. How fast should this infusion drip per minute, to deliver the volume per hour that has been ordered?

Question 63

You are working in a surgical bay caring for five clients under the guidance of a registered nurse. Today, she has asked you to take particular notice of the intravenous fluid management of the clients in your care.
-Mandy Richards is up and about today. You check her infusion and note that it is dripping at the rate of 30 drops/minute. The giving set for the line in use is 20 drops/ml. How many ml/hour would 30 drops/minute deliver?

Question 64

You are working in a surgical bay caring for five clients under the guidance of a registered nurse. Today, she has asked you to take particular notice of the intravenous fluid management of the clients in your care.
-Mandy is keen to walk to the kiosk but wants to wait until her infusion is removed. If 60 ml remain in the infusion bag and it is dripping at the rate of 30 drops/minute, when will the infusion complete?

Question 65

You are working in a surgical bay caring for five clients under the guidance of a registered nurse. Today, she has asked you to take particular notice of the intravenous fluid management of the clients in your care.
-Ms Fisher, who had her tonsils removed yesterday, is also up and about. Her infusion is to continue because she is not drinking as much as the staff would like her to drink. She has 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride running, and this infusion is to last for 10 hours. What volume/hour should be delivered?

Question 66

You are working in a surgical bay caring for five clients under the guidance of a registered nurse. Today, she has asked you to take particular notice of the intravenous fluid management of the clients in your care.
-The drop factor for Ms Fisher's giving set is 20 drops/ml. How many drops/minute will deliver her fluid order?

Question 67

You are working in a surgical bay caring for five clients under the guidance of a registered nurse. Today, she has asked you to take particular notice of the intravenous fluid management of the clients in your care.
-Mrs Cootes also has an infusion in progress. The 1 L of 0.9% sodium chloride is to be delivered over an 8-hour period. How many ml/hour is required from this order?

Question 68

You are working in a surgical bay caring for five clients under the guidance of a registered nurse. Today, she has asked you to take particular notice of the intravenous fluid management of the clients in your care.
-If the drop factor for Mrs Cootes's giving set is 20 drops/ml, how fast should this infusion drip?

Question 69

You are working in a surgical bay caring for five clients under the guidance of a registered nurse. Today, she has asked you to take particular notice of the intravenous fluid management of the clients in your care.
-The registered nurse adds 10 ml of antibiotic solution to the 30 ml of fluid remaining in the burette on Mrs Cootes's infusion. You are asked to infuse this medicated solution over a 10-minute period. Remembering that the drop factor for this line is 20 drops/ml, how fast will this infusion need to drip to deliver the ordered dose in the prescribed time?

Question 70

You are working in a surgical bay caring for five clients under the guidance of a registered nurse. Today, she has asked you to take particular notice of the intravenous fluid management of the clients in your care.
-Mrs Cootes has a secondary line delivering Heparin. The 250 ml bag of 0.9% sodium chloride contains 10 000 units of Heparin and is to last for 12 hours. How fast will this solution need to drip to deliver the medication in the prescribed time, if a microdropper is in use?

Question 71

Mrs Jones is ordered 1.6 mg/day of drug A, to be given in four equally divided doses. Each dose of medication is

A) 600 mg
B) 600 mcg
C) 400 mg
D) 400 mcg

Question 72

Mrs Jones is also to have 125 mcg of drug B. Stock in the ward is 0.25 mg tablets. She should be given

A) 1/2 tablet
B) 1 tablet
C) 1 1/2 tablets
D) 2 tablets

Question 73

Stock of drug C is 0.6 g tablets. Mrs Jones is to have 600 mg of this drug BD. BD means that she will have this medication

A) once per day
B) twice per day
C) 3 times per day
D) every 8 hours

Question 74

Q3
Stock of drug C is 0.6 g tablets. Mrs Jones is to have 600 mg of this drug BD
-With reference to Q3, Mrs Jones should be given

A) 1/2 tablet per dose
B) 1 tablet per dose
C) 2 tablets per dose
D) 3 tablets per dose

Question 75

Mrs Jones is to have 375 mg of drug D. Stock in the ward is 0.75 g tablets. She should be given

A) 1/2 tablet per dose
B) 1 tablet per dose
C) 1 1/2 tablets per dose
D) 2 tablets per dos

Question 76

Mary is five years old
-Mary is to have 250 mg of drug E. Stock in the ward is a mixture with 25 mg of drug E per 1 ml of mixture. The volume of this medication per dose should be

A) 2.5 ml
B) 5 ml
C) 7.5 ml
D) 10 ml

Question 77

Mary is five years old
-Mary is also ordered drug F, at the rate of 20 mg per kilogram of body weight per day. If Mary weighs 25 kg, her daily dose of drug F would be

A) 250 mg
B) 500 mg
C) 750 mg
D) 1 gram

Question 78

Mary is five years old
-Mary is to have drug F, QID. This means that the medication will be given

A) once each day
B) twice each day
C) three times each day
D) four times each day

Question 79

Mary is five years old
-A single dose of drug F for Mary would contain

A) 50 mg
B) 75 mg
C) 100 mg
D) 125 mg

Question 80

Mary is five years old
-Available stock of drug F for Mary is a mixture with a concentration of 25 mg per ml. The volume of this medication that should be poured each dose is

A) 2.5 ml
B) 5 ml
C) 7.5 ml
D) 0 ml