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Directions: Calculate the following dosage. Round answer to the nearest tenth.Order: Heparin 2,000 units subQ dailyAvailable:

Directions:  The following order will be used for questions 1-4.  Calculate the dosage using the label provided. Order: Albuterol 1.2 mg p.o. t.i.d. is ordered for a child weighing 27 lb. The recommended dosage is 0.3 mg/kg/24 hr divided q8h. Do not round weight in equation- round at the end  Available: What is the divided dosage? (Round to the nearest tenth) _______ mg

The following order will be used for the next four questions. (4/4) Calculate the dosage using the label provided. Order: Albuterol 1.2 mg p.o. t.i.d. is ordered for a child weighing 27 lb. The recommended dosage is 0.3 mg/kg/24 hr divided q8h. Do not round weight in equation- round at the end  Available: How many milliliters of albuterol are administered per dose?  ________ mL

How many milliliters will you record for the patients total output for your shift? Intake  2 L IV fluid  1/2 Cup tea (1 cup= 8 oz) 1 cup of Jello Output 1500 mL of urine 250 mL emesis 

Directions: Write the equivalent indicated.15 mL = _____ oz (express as decimal) 

A client’s intake was the following: 1 cup of coffee (1 cup= 8 oz) 1 can of ginger ale (1 can = 12 oz) 1 glass of cranberry juice (1 glass = 6 oz) How many mL will you record on the intake and output (I&O) sheet? _____ mL

Directions: Calculate the dosage. *** Do not round weight. Final round at the end. Order: Nebcin (tobramyacin) is prescribed by the health care provider “6 mg/kg/day divided q8h” for a child weighing 15 lb. Available:How many milliliters of Nebcin will the nurse administer for each dosage? Round to the nearest tenth. _____mL

Were you prompted to open honorlock and did it work correctly to take the honorlock quiz? True-yes, False-no 

Directions: Calculate the dosage. The recommended dosage of Rifampin for a child with tuberculosis is 10 mg/kg/day IV once daily maximum of 600 mg/day.  The child weighs 79 lb. What is the 24-hr dosage for the 79-lb child in milligrams? Round to the nearest tenth. _____mg

Directions: Calculate the dosage. *** Do not round weight. Final round at the end.  The recommended dosage of Rifampin for a child with tuberculosis is 10 mg/kg/day IV once daily maximum of 600 mg/day.  The child weighs 37 lb. What is the 24-hr dosage for the 37-lb child in milligrams? Round to the nearest tenth _____mg