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30. A patient is prescribed Digoxin 6 mcg by mouth. The label reads 30 mcg/mL. How many mL will you administer?    

36. Refer to the selected package insert information to answer the questions below. Identify the types of diluent that may be used for reconstitution under the section labeled For Intramuscular Use.  Look at the four-column table for reconstitution, and look at the information provided for the four different strengths of vials available. What is the recommended amount of dilute specified for a 250 mg vial?     

8. If a drug is reconstituted on May 2 at 1350 and lasts 7 days if stored in a refrigerator, what expiration date and time would you print on the label?  

45. Refer to the cefazolin package insert below to locate the information for pediatric dosages.  Refer to the Cefazolin package insert above to do the calculations for a child who weighs 35 lb and has a moderately severe infection. What is the lower daily dosage range if divided into 4 doses? Round to the tenth number.

46. Refer to the cefazolin package insert below to locate the information for pediatric dosages.  Refer to the Cefazolin package insert above to do the calculations for a child who weighs 35 pounds (lb) and has a moderately severe infection. What is the upper daily dosage range if divided into four doses? Round to the nearest tenth.  

50. BSA = √  (wt (kg) × ht (cm)                                3600 Calculate BSA to the nearest hundredth for a child who is 96.2 cm tall and weighs 15.17 kg

4. Who is responsible for labeling a reconstituted drug with the date and time of expiration?  

9. Convert the body weight, round to the nearest tenth. A child weighs 22 lb. Convert to kg.  

2. True or False? To convert pounds to kilograms, multiply the weight in pounds by 2.2.  

18. A dosage of 20 mg/kg/day (40 mg/kg/day for severe infections) is to be given in divided doses every 4 hours. You are checking the dosages ordered for a 19.5 kg child. What is the upper dosage per day? Round to the nearest whole number.