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The prescriber has ordered clonazepam (Klonopin) 0.05 mg/kg, PO, once daily for a patient weighing 165 lbs.  The pharmacy has supplied clonazepam 1.5 mg/tab (scored). How many tab(s) should the nurse administer to the patient? __________ tab(s)

The prescriber has ordered fluphenazine (Prolixin) 12.5 mg IM now. The pharmacy has supplied fluphenazine 50mg/mL. How many  mL should be administered to the patient? __________ mL (tenths)

182 lbs = __________ kg

The syringe below displays a dosage of? ____________      

gr 1/200 = __________ mg

Write the meaning for “STAT”

Write the meaning for the abbreviation “NS”

Write the meaning for the abbreviation “NPO”

Refer to the label below to answer the questions.    How many mL are required for reconstitution of the medication? [mL1] _______ mL How many mL are available after reconstitution [mL2] _______ mL The prescriber has ordered fluconazole (Diflucan) 200 mg every 12 hours.  How many mL should the nurse administer to the patient? [mL3] ________ mL  

The prescriber has ordered phenytoin (Dilantin) 125 mg PO once daily. The pharmacy has supplied phenytoin 0.05 grams/tab. How many tab(s) should be administered to the patient? __________ tab(s)