Reference no: EM133881933
Questions
1. Calculate the following as indicated. Unless stated otherwise, IV pumps are programmable in whole mL/hr.
Diltiazem ordered to infuse at 15 mg/hr from a solution containing 250 mg of diltiazem in 500 mL D 5 W. Calculate the flow rate in mL/hr to program the infusion pump. _____
2. A client has an antibiotic order for 500 milligrams (mg) by mouth twice a day for 10 days. The client received 20 capsules. How many capsules has this client taken if the client used 60% of the 20 capsules? _________
3. A client who weighed 180 pounds (lb) lost 20 lb. What is the percent of decrease in the client s weight? ______ (Express answer to the nearest whole percent.)
4. DIRECTIONS: Calculate the following dosages using ratio and proportion. Round mL to the nearest tenth except where indicated. Use labels where provided.
Order: Glycopyrrolate 0.35 mg IM stat
Available: Glycopyrrolate labeled 0.2 mg per mL __________ mL
5. Directions: Solve for the unknown in the following problem as indicated.
Lactated Ringer solution is infusing at 45 microgtt/min. The drop factor is 60 gtt/mL. How much fluid volume will the client receive in 5 hr? _____ mL
7. Directions: Determine the flow rate in mL/hr.
Ampicillin 1.5 g in 100 mL 0.9% NS over 45 min: _____ mL/hr.