Question: The patient has an order for cephalexin (Keflex) 275 mg orally. The medication available is cephalexin 250 mg/2 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
Question: The patient has an order for amoxicillin (Amoxil) 2 g orally. The medication available is amoxicillin 400 mg/10 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? mL (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.)
Question: The patient has an order for diphenhydramine HCl (Benadryl) 25 mg orally. The medication available is diphenhydramine HCl 12.5 mg/10 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? mL (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.)
Question: The patient has an order for potassium chloride (K-Lor) 15 mEq orally. The medication available is potassium chloride 45 mEq/10 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? mL (If needed, round to the tenth.)
Question: The patient has an order for gabapentin (Neurontin) 350 mg po. The medication available is gabapentin 200 mg/10 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
Question: The patient has an order for morphine sulfate (Duramorph) 20 mg po. The medication available is morphine sulfate 20 mg/10 mL. How many tsp will the nurse administer? tsp (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.)
Question: The patient has an order for tolbutemide (Orinase) 0.375 g orally. The medication available is tolbutemide 250 mg/scored tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer? tab (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
Question: The patient has an order for potassium chloride (K Dur) 15 mEq orally. The medication available is potassium chloride 15 mEq/scored tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer? tab (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.)
Question: The patient has an order for metformin (Glucophage) 1.2 g orally. The medication available is metformin 800 mg/scored tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer? tab (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
Question: The patient has an order for atorvastatin (Lipitor) 20 mg orally. The medication available is atorvastatin 10 mg/tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer? tab (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.)
Question: The patient has an order for digoxin (Lanoxin) 375 mcg orally. The medication available is digoxin 0.25 mg/scored tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer? tab (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
Question: The patient has an order for hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) 50 mg po. The medication available is hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg/scored tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer? tab (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.)
Question: The healthcare provider ordered cyclosporine (Neoral) 6 mg/kg/day. The patient weighs 150 lb. How many mg will the nurse administer each day? mg (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.)
Question: The patient has an order for sulfasalazine (Axulfidine) 1 g orally. The medication available is sulfasalazine 500 mg/scored tablet. How many tablets will the nurse administer? tab (If needed, round to the nearest whole number.)
Question: The patient has an order for atropine (AtroPen) 200 mcg subcutaneously. The medication available is atropine 0.5 mg/0.7 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
Question: The healthcare provider ordered enoxaprin (Lovenox) 1 mg/kg subcutaneously. The medication available is enoxaparin 80 mg/mL. The patient weighs 160 lb. How many mL will the nurse administer? mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
Question: The patient has an order for digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.4 mg IVP. The medication available is digoxin 500 mcg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
Question: The patient has an order for cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 50 mcg subcutaneously. The medication available is cyanocobalamin 0.1 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
Question: The patient has an order for meperidine HCl (Demerol) 125 mg IM. The medication available is meperidine HCl 100 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)
Question: The patient has an order for furoseminde (Lasix) 35 mg IVP. The medication available is furosemide 10 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer? mL (If needed, round to the nearest tenth.)