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Acetaminophen is ordered for an infant who weighs 17.6 lb. Acetaminophen is available as a 160mg/5mL concentration.  The recommended dosage is 10 mg/kg/dose.  Calculate the safe dose for this child.   ______ mg   (Enter numeric answer only)  

Order: Ferrous sulfate 45 mg PO daily Available: Ferrous sulfate 15 mg per 0.6 mL How many mL will you administer per dose?  _____ mL   (Enter numeric answer only)     

The health care provider ordered furosemide 20 mg IV stat for your patient with congestive heart failure.  You have the following available:     How many mL will you administer per dose? ______ mL   (Enter numeric answer only)    

Order: Cefazolin 125 mg IM q4h. Available is Cefazolin with the following directions: “Add 2 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride for injection.” Provides a final dosage of 250 mg / mL after reconstitution. How many mL will you give per dose? ________ mL   (Enter numeric answer only)  

The licensed prescriber orders Tegretol XR 0.2 g PO TID for your client’s epilepsy.  How many tablets will the nurse administer per dose? _____ tabs (Enter numeric answer only)  

The licensed prescriber orders Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 100 mg IM four times a day. How many mL will the nurse administer per dose? _____ mL     (Enter numeric answer only)  

Your client complains of nausea.  Upon reviewing the MAR, promethazine 12.5 mg IM q6h PRN nausea is ordered.  How many mL will you administer per dose? ______ mL     (Enter numeric answer only)  

What was the Wilmot Proviso? 

Order: Morphine Sulfate 30 mg IM stat   Available: How many mL will you administer per dose? _______ mL   (Enter numeric answer only)  

Your client receives nystatin oral suspension 500,000 units PO qid.  How many mL will the nurse administer per dose? ______ mL (Enter numeric answer only)