Question 1

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL.
-A provider orders azathioprine 5 mg/kg, IV, once daily. The patient weighs 68 kg. The pharmacy provides azathioprine in vials containing 100 mg/mL. _____ mL

Accepted Answer

3.4 mL

Question 2

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number.
-A provider orders pentamidine 4 mg/kg, IV, once daily. The patient weighs 82 kg. _____ mg

Accepted Answer

328 mg

Question 3

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number.
-A provider orders oprelvekin 50 mcg/kg, subcut, once daily. The patient weighs 66.9 kg.
_____ mcg

Accepted Answer

3,345 mcg

Question 4

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL.
-A provider orders rifampin 8 mg/kg, IV, once daily. The patient weighs 90 kg. The pharmacy provides rifampin in vials containing 50 mg/mL. _____ mL

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Question 5

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL.
-A provider orders asparaginase 1,000 IU/kg, IV, once daily for 10 days. The patient weighs 62 kg. The pharmacy provides asparaginase in vials containing 10,000 IU/mL. _____ mL

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Question 6

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number.
-A provider orders eptifibatide 150 mcg/kg, IV, one dose now. The patient weighs 56 kg. _____ mcg

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Question 7

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number.
-A provider orders melphalan 200 mcg/kg/day, IV, once daily for 5 days. The patient weighs 63 kg. _____ mcg

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Question 8

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number.
-A provider orders lepirudin 0.4 mg/kg, IV, one dose only. The patient weighs 78 kg. _____ mg

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Question 9

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL.
-A provider orders ceftazidime 100 mg/kg/day, IV, to be administered every 8 hours. The patient weighs 14.5 kg. The pharmacy provides ceftazidime in vials containing 500 mg in 5 mL. _____ mL

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Question 10

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number.
-A provider orders palifermin 60 mcg/kg, IV, once daily for 3 days. The patient weighs 51.2 kg. _____ mcg

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Question 11

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL.
-A provider orders epoetin 100 units/kg, subcut, three times weekly. The patient weighs 48 kg. The pharmacy provides epoetin in vials containing 3000 units/mL. _____ mL

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Question 12

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL.
-A provider orders betamethasone 17.5 mcg/kg/day, PO, every 8 hours. The patient weighs 17 kg. The pharmacy provides betamethasone in bottles containing 0.6 mg in 5 mL. _____ mL

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Question 13

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number.
-A provider orders fluorouracil 6 mg/kg/day, IV, every 12 hours for 4 days. The patient weighs 64 kg. _____ mg

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Question 14

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number.
-A provider orders midazolam 0.08 mg/kg, IV, one dose prior to surgery. The patient weighs 102 kg. _____ mg

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Question 15

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL.
-A provider orders ampicillin 300 mg/kg/day, IV, to be administered every 6 hours. The patient weighs 10.2 kg. The pharmacy provides ampicillin in vials containing 1 g in 4 mL. _____ mL

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Question 16

A nurse is preparing to administer a chemotherapy medication to a patient. The provider ordered the dose based on the patient's body surface area (BSA). The nurse has obtained an accurate weight and height and has calculated the patient's BSA and the dosage of medication to administer. The nurse's next step is to:
A) Administer the medication.
B) Have another nurse or pharmacist verify the BSA and dosage calculations.
C) Call the provider.
D) Notify the nursing supervisor.

Accepted Answer

Having another nurse or pharmacist verify the BSA and dosage calculations is a critical step in ensuring patient safety, especially with high-risk medications like chemotherapy. This double-check process helps to prevent medication errors.

Question 17

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number.
-A provider orders amphotericin B 1.5 mg/kg/day, IV, once daily for 7 days. The patient weighs 30 kg. _____ mg

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Question 18

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL.
-A provider orders oprelvekin 50 mcg/kg, subcut, once daily. The patient weighs 38 kg. The pharmacy provides oprelvekin in vials containing 5 mg/mL. _____ mL

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Question 19

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL.
-A provider orders glycopyrrolate 1.7 mcg/kg, IV, one dose preoperatively. The patient weighs 85 kg. The pharmacy provides glycopyrrolate in vials containing 0.2 mg/mL. _____ mL

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Question 20

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number.
-A provider orders ondansetron 0.1 mg/kg, IV, every 8 hours, PRN for severe nausea. The patient weighs 47 kg. _____ mg

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Quiz 11: Calculations Using Weight and Body Surface Area

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL. -A provider orders azathioprine 5 mg/kg, IV, once daily. The patient weighs 68 kg. The pharmacy provides azathioprine in vials containing 100 mg/mL. _____ mL

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number. -A provider orders pentamidine 4 mg/kg, IV, once daily. The patient weighs 82 kg. _____ mg

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number. -A provider orders oprelvekin 50 mcg/kg, subcut, once daily. The patient weighs 66.9 kg. _____ mcg

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL. -A provider orders rifampin 8 mg/kg, IV, once daily. The patient weighs 90 kg. The pharmacy provides rifampin in vials containing 50 mg/mL. _____ mL

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number. -A provider orders eptifibatide 150 mcg/kg, IV, one dose now. The patient weighs 56 kg. _____ mcg

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number. -A provider orders melphalan 200 mcg/kg/day, IV, once daily for 5 days. The patient weighs 63 kg. _____ mcg

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number. -A provider orders lepirudin 0.4 mg/kg, IV, one dose only. The patient weighs 78 kg. _____ mg

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number. -A provider orders palifermin 60 mcg/kg, IV, once daily for 3 days. The patient weighs 51.2 kg. _____ mcg

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL. -A provider orders epoetin 100 units/kg, subcut, three times weekly. The patient weighs 48 kg. The pharmacy provides epoetin in vials containing 3000 units/mL. _____ mL

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number. -A provider orders fluorouracil 6 mg/kg/day, IV, every 12 hours for 4 days. The patient weighs 64 kg. _____ mg

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number. -A provider orders midazolam 0.08 mg/kg, IV, one dose prior to surgery. The patient weighs 102 kg. _____ mg

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number. -A provider orders amphotericin B 1.5 mg/kg/day, IV, once daily for 7 days. The patient weighs 30 kg. _____ mg

Calculate the volume (mL) to be administered per dose for the following weight-based medications. Round to the nearest tenth mL. -A provider orders oprelvekin 50 mcg/kg, subcut, once daily. The patient weighs 38 kg. The pharmacy provides oprelvekin in vials containing 5 mg/mL. _____ mL

Calculate the amount of medication (mcg or mg) to be administered per dose based on the patient’s weight. Round to the nearest whole number. -A provider orders ondansetron 0.1 mg/kg, IV, every 8 hours, PRN for severe nausea. The patient weighs 47 kg. _____ mg