Deck 5: Intravenous Preparations With Clinical Applications

Question 1

Rate: TPN 1000 mL at 30 mL/hr , How many hours are required to administer this fluid at the given rate?

Answer 1

Question 2

Rate: D₅1/2NS 1000 mL at 100 mL/hr , How many hours are required to administer this fluid at the given rate?

Answer 2

Question 3

Rate: D₅1/2NS 1000 mL at 125 mL/hr , How many hours are required to administer this fluid at the given rate?

Answer 3

Question 4

Rate: D₅W 500 mL at 20 mL/hr , How many hours are required to administer this fluid at the given rate?

Question 5

Rate: LR 1000 mL at 90 mL/hr , How many hours are required to administer this fluid at the given rate?

Question 6

Rate: D₁₀W 1000 mL at 40 mL/hr , How many hours are required to administer this fluid at the given rate?

Question 7

Rate: D₅W 1000 mL at 50 mL/hr , How many hours are required to administer this fluid at the given rate?

Question 8

Rate: D₅LR 1000 mL at 150 mL/hr , How many hours are required to administer this fluid at the given rate?

Question 9

Rate: D₅1/2NS 1000 mL at 60 mL/hr , How many hours are required to administer this fluid at the given rate?

Question 10

Rate: NS 1000 mL at 80 mL/hr , How many hours are required to administer this fluid at the given rate?

Question 11

Rate: NS 1500 mL at 125 mL/hr , How many hours are required to administer this fluid at the given rate?

Question 12

Rate: TPN 1500 mL at 60 mL/hr , How many hours are required to administer this fluid at the given rate?

Question 13

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Atropine sulfate 0.6 mg, IV push , Available: 1 mg/10 mL

Question 14

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Lidocaine 80 mg, IV push , Available: 100 mg/10 mL , Amount:

Question 15

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Atropine sulfate 0.5 mg, IV push , Available: 1 mg/10 mL , Amount:

Question 16

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Epinephrine 0.75 mg, IV push , Available: 1 mg/mL, 1:10,000/10 mL , Amount:

Question 17

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Midazolam 2 mg, IV push , Available: 5 mg/mL , Amount:

Question 18

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Lasix 80 mg, IV push , Available: 100 mg/10 mL , Amount:

Question 19

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Adenosine 6 mg, rapid IV push , Available: 3 mg/mL , Amount:

Question 20

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Adenosine 12 mg, rapid IV push , Available: 3 mg/mL , Amount:

Question 21

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Magnesium sulfate 3 g, IV push , Available: 1 g/mL , Amount:

Question 22

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Gentamycin 75 mg, IV push , Available: 40 mg/mL , Amount:

Question 23

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Methylprednisone sodium 80 mg, IV push , Available: 125 mg/mL , Amount:

Question 24

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Metoprolol tartrate 5 mg, IV push , Available: 1 mg/mL , Amount:

Question 25

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.

-Verapamil HCl 0.15 mg/kg, IV push , Patient weight: 75 kg , Available: 2.5 mg/mL , Amount:

Question 26

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Lidocaine 75 mg, IV push , Available: 100 mg/10 mL , Amount:

Question 27

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Hydralazine HCl 15 mg, slow IV push , Available: 20 mg/mL , Amount:

Question 28

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Flumazenil 0.2 mg, IV push , Available: 0.1 mg/mL , Amount:

Question 29

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Digoxin 1 mg, IV push , Available: 0.5 mg/2 mL , Amount:

Question 30

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Digibind 800 mg, IV push , Available: 10 mg/mL after reconstitution , Amount:

Question 31

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Digoxin 0.125 mg, IV push , Available: 0.5 mg/2 mL , Amount:

Question 32

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.

-Sodium bicarbonate 1 mEq/kg, IV push , Patient weight: 70 kg , Available: 44.6 mEq/50 mL , Amount:

Question 33

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Phenytoin 900 mg, IV push at 50 mg/min , Available: 50 mg/mL , How many milliliters are needed for each IV dose?

Question 34

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.

-Phenobarbital 10 mg/kg, IV infusion not to exceed 50 mg/min , Patient weight: 65 kg , Available: 30 mg/mL
a. How many milliliters are needed for each IV dose?
b. The IV drug dose should be administered over how many minutes?

Question 35

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.

-Amrinone 0.75 mg/kg , Patient weight: 75 kg , Available: 5 mg/mL , How many milliliters are needed for each IV dose?

Question 36

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Torsemide 25 mg IV push over 2 minutes , Available: Torsemide 50 mg/mL in 5 mL
a. Amount:
b. How many mL/min?

Question 37

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Toradol 15 mg IV over 1 minute , Available: Toradol 30 mg in 2 mL , Amount:

Question 38

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Metoprolol 2.5 mg IV over 2 minutes , Available: Metoprolol 1 mg/mL in 5 mL
a. Amount:
b. How many milliliters per minute?

Question 39

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Milrinone 4 mg IV. Dilute in 6 mL NS for a total volume of 10 mL, and give over 10 minutes.Available: 1 mg/mL in 10 mL
a. Amount:
b. How many milliliters per minute?

Question 40

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Ondansetron 4 mg over 2 minutes , Available: 2 mg/mL in 20 mL vial
a. Amount:
b. How many milliliters per minute?

Question 41

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Morphine 2 mg IV , Available: 10 mg in 1 mL

Question 42

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Demerol 35 mg IV , Available: 100 mg in 2 mL

Question 43

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Dilaudid 3 mg IV , Available: 4 mg/mL

Question 44

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Diamox 375 mg IV , Available: 500 mg/5 mL

Question 45

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Versed 2 mg IV , Available: 10 mg/2 mL

Question 46

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Sublimaze/fentanyl 70 mcg IV , Available: 100 mcg/2 mL

Question 47

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Zofran 6 mg IV , Available: 2 mg/mL in 20 mL vial

Question 48

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.

-Anectine/succinylcholine 0.6 mg/kg for a 70 kg patient , Available: 20 mg/mL in a 10 mL vial

Question 49

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Fentanyl 100 mcg IV , Available: 250 mcg/5 mL

Question 50

Calculate the number of milliliters needed for each intravenous dose for direct IV push. Use either the basic formula, ratio and proportion, fractional equation, or dimensional analysis methods.
-Solu-Medrol 40 mg IV over 1 minute , Available: 125 mg/2 mL

Question 51

D₁₀W at 40 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 52

D₅LR at 100 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 53

D₅W at 80 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 54

D₅¹/₂ NS at 125 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 55

D₅LR at 150 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 56

NS at 200 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 57

D₅¹/₂ NS at 75 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 58

PSS at 500 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 59

D₅W at 30 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 60

D₅W at 60 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 61

D₅¹/₄ NS at 150 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 62

D₁₀W at 50 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 63

NS at 1000 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 64

D₅W at 20 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 65

LR at 90 mL/hr
a. 10 gtt/mL?
b. 15 gtt/mL?
c. 20 gtt/mL?
d. 60 gtt/mL?

Question 66

Give amikacin 800 mg IV, now.Available: amikacin 500 mg/2 mL , Set and solution: D₅W 150 mL bag and a drop factor of 15 gtt/mL set , Instructions: infuse over 60 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 67

Give amphotericin B 20 mg IV daily.Available: amphotericin B 50 mg/15 mL , Set and solution: D₅W 500 mL bag and a drop factor of 10 gtt/mL set , Instructions: infuse over 6 hours.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 68

Give ampicillin 500 mg IV q6h.Available: ampicillin 1 g, add 4.5 mL of diluent to yield 5 mL , Set and solution: Buretrol with a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL and NS 500 mL , Instructions: dilute drug in 50 mL and infuse over 15 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 69

Give cefazolin 1 g IV q8h.Available: cefazolin 1 g, add 4.5 mL of diluent to yield 5 mL , Set and solution: Buretrol with a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL and D₅W 500 mL , Instructions: dilute drug in 50 mL and infuse over 40 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 70

Give aztreonam 1 g IV q8h.Available: aztreonam 1 g, add 4.5 mL of diluent to yield 5 mL , Set and solution: Buretrol with a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL and D₅W 500 mL , Instruction: dilute drug in 50 mL and infuse over 20 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 71

Give Bactrim 400 mg IV q6h.Available: Bactrim 400 mg/5 mL , Set and solution: Buretrol with a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL and D₅W 500 mL , Instructions: dilute drug in 125 mL and infuse over 90 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 72

Give cefotetan 2 g IV q8h.Available: cefotetan 1 g, add 4.5 mL of diluent to yield 5 mL , Set and solution: Buretrol with a drop factor of 60 gtt/mL and D₅W 500 mL , Instructions: dilute drug in 75 mL and infuse over 30 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 73

Give clindamycin 300 mg IV q8h.Available: clindamycin 600 mg/4 mL , Set and solution: 100 mL bag of D₅W and a 20 gtt/mL set , Instructions: infuse over 20 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 74

Give clindamycin 900 mg IV q12h.Available: clindamycin 600 mg/4 mL , Set and solution: 100 mL bag of D₅W and a 10 gtt/mL set , Instructions: infuse over 30 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 75

Give erythromycin 500 mg IV q6h.Available: erythromycin 1 g, add 4.5 mL diluent to yield 5 mL , Set and solution: Buretrol with a 60 gtt/mL drop factor and NS 500 mL , Instructions: dilute in 100 mL and infuse over 60 min.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 76

Give ceftazidime 2 g q8h.Available: ceftazidime 1 g, add 4.5 mL diluent to yield 5 mL , Set and solution: 100 mL bag of NS and a set with a drop factor of 20 gtt/mL , Instructions: dilute in 100 mL NS and infuse over 30 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 77

Give gentamycin 60 mg q12h.Available: gentamycin 80 mg/2 mL , Set and solution: Buretrol with a 60 gtt/mL drop factor and D₅W 500 mL , Instructions: dilute in 50 mL and infuse over 30 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 78

Give gentamycin 120 mg q12h.Available: gentamycin 80 mg/2 mL , Set and solution: 200 mL bag NS and a 20 gtt/mL drop factor set , Instructions: infuse over 60 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 79

Give nafcillin 1 g q4h.Available: nafcillin 1 g, add 2 mL diluent to yield 3 mL , Set and solution: D₅W 50 mL bag and a set with a 60 gtt/mL drop factor , Instructions: infuse over 60 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?

Question 80

Give nafcillin 250 mg q4h.Available: nafcillin 500 mg and 1.8 mL diluent to yield 2 mL , Set and solution: Buretrol with a 60 gtt/mL drop factor and NS 500 mL , Instructions: dilute in 50 mL and infuse over 30 minutes.
a. What is the correct drug dose?
b. What is the flow rate in gtt/min?