The nurse receives an order for phenytoin (Dilantin) suspens…

The nurse receives an order for phenytoin (Dilantin) suspension 40 mg PO, three times a day.  The pharmacy supplies phenytoin (Dilantin) 125 mg/5mL.  To ensure the client has enough medication on hand for the day, how many milliliter(s) per day will the client receive?           __________________________________ mL/day (Round to the tenth)

The client is ordered to receive ampicillin (Ampicin) 400 mg…

The client is ordered to receive ampicillin (Ampicin) 400 mg IV every 8 hours. Ampicillin (Ampicin) 1 gram is supplied in powder form in a 10 mL vial.  The directions on the bottle state to add 5 mL sterile water for injection for a concentration of 200 mg/mL.  How many milliliters will be delivered each day?                    _____________________________ mL/day (round to the whole)

A discharge order of Tylenol is given to the parent of a 7-y…

A discharge order of Tylenol is given to the parent of a 7-year-old child. The order states “follow the recommended dosage on the label”. The Tylenol is supplied a 80 mg/2.5 mL and the label on the bottle reads: Recommended Dose: Children 2-4 years: 120 mg every 4-6 hours Children 5-6 years: 160 mg every 4-6 hours Children 7-8 years: 240 mg every 4-6 hours How many milliliter(s) would the child receive per dose? ______ mL/dose (round to the whole)

Claforan 1000 mg is ordered for a woman post c-section for a…

Claforan 1000 mg is ordered for a woman post c-section for a fever during labor.  The medication is placed in a 50 milliliter bag and needs to be delivered within 30 minutes. What will the drip rate be if the IV tubing available yields 15 gtt/mL?    ___________________________ gtts/min

A discharge order for Tylenol is given to the parent of a 5…

A discharge order for Tylenol is given to the parent of a 5 year old child.   The order states “follow the recommended dosage on the label”.  The Tylenol is supplied at 80 mg/2.5 mL and the label on the bottle reads: Recommended Dose: Children 2-4 years: 120 mg every 4-6 hoursChildren 5-6 years: 160 mg every 4-6 hoursChildren 7-8 years: 240 mg every 4-6 hours How many milliliter(s) would the child receive per dose? _______________________mL (round to the whole)